Cyprien Arlaud · Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits · 2023
Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2023 is an organic Pinot Noir from Burgundy, made from purchased grapes with vineyard work managed by the Arlaud team from pruning through harvest. Indigenous yeast, barrel aging with just 5% new oak, and bottling without fining or filtration reflect an approach focused on expressi...Show More >
Cyprien Arlaud · Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits · 2023
Cyprien Arlaud Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2023 is an organic Pinot Noir from Burgundy, made from purchased grapes with vineyard work managed by the Arlaud team from pruning through harvest. Indigenous yeast, barrel aging with just 5% new oak, and bottling without fining or filtration reflect an approach focused on expressing the vineyard.
Vineyard & Winemaking
The vineyard lies 300 meters west of Romanée-Conti, on the border of Vosne-Romanée, in an area where many of Vosne's elite growers also have vines. High-density planting encourages competition and limits yields. Vines more than 65 years old grow in iron-rich clay, with just 10 centimeters of soil above solid bedrock.
Producer Notes
Domaine Arlaud was among the first in Burgundy to recognize the negative impact “modern agriculture” was having both on the environment generally and on the uniqueness of the wine produced from each of its many separate terroirs. This uniqueness had been recognized and honored by the Cistercian monks as early as the 1200, and carefully maintained for centuries thereafter. In 1998, the Estate stopped the use of herbicide, which was affecting soil life and polluting the subsoil water. At the same time, the use of all other chemical treatments in the vineyards was greatly reduced. Since 2004, the total estate (15 hectares) has been cultivated according to organic principles: no pesticides, no synthetic fertilizer. In 2007, in order to formalize this approach, the Domaine started the process needed to obtain organic certification, which was awarded in 2010 by the prestigious organization Veritas. The next decision, taken in 2009, was to become completely biodynamic. This methodology demands the use of simple treatments (natural fertilizer, silicates, compost, herbs infusion). These time tested procedures revitalize the soil life and ultimately allow the vines to find the best balance in the vineyard and thus to produce wine fully expressing terroir. In 2014 the Domaine became the first in Morey Saint Denis to have biodynamic certification by Biodyvin.
The ‘Cyprien Arlaud’ wines are made from grapes purchased from neighboring growers. The estate manages all of the work done in the vineyard from pruning to growing to harvest. All Cyprien Arlaud wines have been certified organic since 2019.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Try this Pinot Noir with roast chicken, duck, mushroom dishes or a simple pork roast. These are versatile pairing suggestions for red Burgundy.
Details
- Producer: Cyprien Arlaud / Domaine Arlaud
- Vintage: 2023
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Country: France
- Region: Burgundy
- Appellation: Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
- Type: Red wine
- Farming: Organic; Cyprien Arlaud wines certified organic since 2019
- Vine Age: 65+ years
- Soil: Iron-rich clay over bedrock
- Fermentation: Indigenous yeast
- Aging: Barrel-aged, 5% new oak
- Bottling: Unfined and unfiltered
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