2014 Technical Specifications
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Harvest Dates Red-wine harvest ran from 15 to 20 September 2014
Sites Youngest vines in the lower, least-sloping part of Clos des Forêts Saint Georges
Production Details The source vineyards were planted in 1987, 1988 and 1989. Yields are controlled with fan-shaped pruning intermediate between Guyot and Cordon de Royat. The 2014 yield was just below 30 hl/ha, not an exact 30 hl/ha measurement.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; expressive black fruit, cherry and peony; powerful structure and firm tannins
Food Pairing Powerful cheeses such as Époisses, Langres or aged farmhouse Saint-Nectaire; grilled red meat
2013 Technical Specifications
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Harvest Dates 2 to 10 October 2013, with a break on 5 October
Sites Youngest vines in the lower, least-sloping part of Clos des Forêts Saint Georges
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details The source vineyards were planted in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and use fan-shaped pruning intermediate between Guyot and Cordon de Royat. Botrytis required drastic sorting in 2013; yields were described as weak, without a numeric value.
2012 Technical Specifications
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Harvest Dates 20 to 28 September 2012
Sites Youngest vines in the lower, least-sloping part of Clos des Forêts Saint Georges
Production Details The source vineyards were planted in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and use fan-shaped pruning intermediate between Guyot and Cordon de Royat. Blossom loss reduced the 2012 crop; the remaining clusters were small, with thick-skinned grapes showing excellent maturity and soundness.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet red; blond tobacco, black cherry, peony and iris; full-bodied and expansive yet soft
2011 Technical Specifications
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Harvest Dates Estate harvest ran from 2 to 9 September 2011; the source does not isolate this cuvée's exact picking date
Sites Youngest vines in the lower, least-sloping part of Clos des Forêts Saint Georges
Production Details The source vineyards were planted in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and use fan-shaped pruning intermediate between Guyot and Cordon de Royat. Rigorous grape selection was important in 2011; the estate's regular picking team sorted in the vineyard, leaving little removal for the winery sorting table.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; dark fruit and spice; full-bodied with crisp, elegant tannins; fresh and accessible
2010 Technical Specifications
Classification Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Harvest Dates Estate harvest ran from 23 September to 1 October 2010, beginning with young vines; the source does not isolate this cuvée's exact picking date
Sites Youngest vines in the lower, least-sloping part of Clos des Forêts Saint Georges
Production Details The source vineyards were planted in 1987, 1988 and 1989 and use fan-shaped pruning intermediate between Guyot and Cordon de Royat. The 2010 crop had small bunches and a high incidence of millerandage; yields were described as record-low without a numeric value.
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