Domaine de L'Arlot Au Leurey Côte de Nuits Villages Blanc, Burgundy 2020

Domaine de L'Arlot 2020 'Au Leurey' Côte de Nuits Villages Blanc, Burgundy, France

Farming: Biodynamic

Name of Winemaker/Chef du Cave:  Géraldine Godot

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, planted in 2006.

Soil Type: Silty limestone

Vinification/Oak Usage: Native yeast fermentation in tank. 

Aging: Aging in barrels, with 20 to 25 % of new barrels. Bottling takes place after 12 to 15 months of aging.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of fresh flowers and pear, with accompanying notes of lemon and honeysuckle, give the nose its delicate character. This freshness is also perceptible on the palate, with notes of citrus zest counterbalancing the richness of the wine and providing tautness and volume, contributing to a gentle and refreshing finish. -Géraldine Godot, Technical Director (July 2022)

History of the Domaine:

Located just south of Nuits Saint Georges, in the village of Prémeaux-Prissey, is Domaine de l’Arlot, a winery formally established in 1987, but with a history that extends over 100 years back to the late 19th century. The domaine is operated out of a 200 year old building found within the Clos de l’Arlot, a 4 hectare walled vineyard created by Jean-Charles Vienot at the end of the 18th century. His son later expanded the estate, and eventually the domaine came to hold two Premier Cru monopoles: Clos des Forets Saint Georges and Clos de l’Arlot, both located within Nuits Saint Georges. Today, these wines are a benchmark expression for the village of Nuits Saint George, showcasing the hearty complexities of Pinot Noir when grown in the limestone-laden Nuiton soils. Exceptionally, although in the heart of Pinot Noir country in Nuits, Domaine de l’Arlot has also come to be a force for Chardonnay production in the village, producing complex, forward and plush Chardonnays that are unlike any other in the Cote de Nuits. The winery’s biodynamic practices and hands-off approach to vinfication allow their fruit to shine, and each vineyard is vinified with respect to the power and finesse of its fruit.