2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Village AOC
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Thin soil over a white limestone slab
Harvest Dates 25–30 August 2020
Fermentation Vessels Alcoholic fermentation begins in vats; wine is transferred to barrels at mid-fermentation
Pressing Method Grapes Harvested During Cool Mornings And Pressed Immediately
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The must is cold settled before fermentation. The wine is matured for 12 months in barrels and then 3 months in vats before bottling. La Gerbotte comes from the youngest Clos de l'Arlot blanc vines, planted from 1992 through 2006.
Tasting Notes Subtle vegetal notes, white fruit, hazelnut, aniseed and pastry; silky texture, pronounced acidity and integrated oak
Food Pairing Scallops; creamy cheeses such as Cîteaux and Chaource; fish or shellfish
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Village AOC
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Thin soil over a white limestone slab
Harvest Dates 12–17 September 2019
Fermentation Vessels Alcoholic fermentation begins in vats; wine is transferred to barrels at mid-fermentation
Pressing Method Grapes Harvested During Cool Mornings And Pressed Immediately
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The must is cold settled before fermentation. The wine is matured for 12 months in barrels and then 3 months in vats before bottling. The source vines were planted from 1992 through 2006.
Tasting Notes Lemon, brioche and vanilla; fresh, tangy attack; direct, delicate and mineral, with woody roundness
Food Pairing Scallops; creamy cheeses such as Cîteaux and Chaource; fish or shellfish
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Village AOC
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Thin soil over a white limestone slab
Harvest Dates 1–7 September 2018
Fermentation Vessels Alcoholic fermentation begins in vats; wine is transferred to barrels at mid-fermentation
Pressing Method Grapes Harvested During Cool Mornings And Pressed Immediately
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Following hail damage, even the white grapes were sorted on a vibrating table to remove dry or damaged berries. The must was cold settled, and the wine was matured for 12 months in barrels followed by 3 months in vats before bottling. The source vines were planted from 1992 through 2006.
Tasting Notes Citrus, white flowers, mineral and floral notes; subtle oak, richness and freshness; long finish
Food Pairing Scallops; creamy cheeses such as Cîteaux and Chaource; fish or shellfish
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay 100%
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Village; wine made from young vines within Premier Cru Clos de l'Arlot
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Thin soil over a white limestone slab; skurnik describes the site as clay-limestone
Harvest Dates 11–12 September 2014
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Alcoholic fermentation begins in vats; wine is transferred to barrels at mid-fermentation
Pressing Method Grapes Harvested During Cool Mornings And Pressed Immediately
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The must is cold settled before fermentation and the wine is matured for 12 months in barrels followed by 3 months in vats before bottling. The producer identifies vines planted from 1992 through 2006; Skurnik characterizes the 2014 farming as biodynamic.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; discreet, slightly woody bouquet; rich, silky and mildly fleshy palate; lemon and salty notes on the finish
Food Pairing Scallops; creamy cheeses such as Cîteaux and Chaource; fish or shellfish
Producer Information
Website
Address
Domaine de l'Arlot, 21700 Premeaux-Prissey, France
Phone
+33 3 80 61 01 92
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Géraldine Godot