2023 Arlaud Clos de la Roche
Secondary Description
The Clos de la Roche takes its name from the rocky veins that reach the surface of the vineyard, and it typically delivers a powerful, mineral wine. But in Arlaud’s exquisite 2023 Clos de la Roche, that rock is molten, with glowing fruit at the core. Showy and sensual on the surface, but also with powerful tannins and energy, this is a beautiful wine. Cyprien notes that his vineyard management is more excessively careful here than ever. Since 2021, there has been no trimming or hedging of the vines, in favour of a careful tressage. (NT 17/12/24)
Producer
Origin
Morey-St-Denis, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy/Beaujolais/Jura, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Pinot Noir
Farming Style
biodynamic
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
3
Classification
Burgundy grands crus
Score
94-96 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, November 2024
96-98 points, Jasper Morris MW, insideburgundy.com, December 2024
| Unit 75cl | Case 3x75cl | |
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| Stock in Warehouse | - | - |
| Stock on Order* | 3 | 1 |
| Price inc | - | - |
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| *Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 November 2025 | ||
| Case 3x75cl | ||
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| Stock in Warehouse | - | |
| Stock on Order* | 1 | |
| Price ib | £750.00 | |
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| *Estimated date for Stock on Order: 01 November 2025 | ||
Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2023 Clos-de-la-Roche Grand Cru, which contains just over 30% whole bunch, has a knockout bouquet with very mineral-driven black fruit, damp loam and hints of black olive, complex and engaging. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins and good weight. It is very pure in style, although the previous vintage delivers a little more complexity toward the finish. This is more linear and "correct" in style. It will still offer many years of pleasure, even if patience is required. 94-96 points
Jasper Morris MW
Shortly before the harvest Cyprien marks up his premium vines which can be picked first. The others are picked a little later and then integrated, though a proportion may be (and in 2023 were) deselected. It would be hard to be much more meticulous than that! The 2023 Clos de la Roche shows a paler colour, with a fabulous nose. More savoury, yet very sensual, some blueberries, a very graceful perfume, a magical texture with more glycerol, perfectly ripe phenologically yet not overdone, a little saline note further back on the palate. Very complex, absolutely fascinating. Remarkably long. 5* 96-98 points