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Domaine de L'Arlot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots 2023

Domaine de L'Arlot Vosne Romanee 1er Cru Suchots 2023

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Translucent, Silken, and Incredibly Refined

Showcasing the fabled elegance of Vosne-Romanée, the 2023 Les Suchots from Domaine de l'Arlot is a masterclass in translucency and refinement. Sourced from incredibly old vines adjacent to Richebourg, this vintage offers a vivid, pure perfume of red cherries, alpine strawberries, and blood orange, layered with nuances of potpourri and cured meat. Medium-bodied, fine-boned, and seamlessly fluid on the palate, it relies on silken tannins and vibrant acidity rather than sheer power, delivering a highly polished, understated expression built for graceful evolution.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Translucent & Seamless ●●●●●
Tannins Fine-Grained, Silken & Refined ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Poised & Vibrant ●●●●●
Fruit Red Cherry, Alpine Strawberry & Blood Orange ●●●●●
Oak Understated & Refined (~40% New French Oak) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
James Suckling [95] pts
Jasper Morris [92-94] pts
  • 95 Points - James Suckling: "This wine is so translucent and pure, with vivid aromas of cherries, blood oranges, potpourri, cured meat and autumn leaves. The palate is seamless, with fine-grained tannins and a silken palate that delivers power with a high level of refinement and polish. A wonderful example of this famed premier cru. Drink or hold."
  • 92-94 Points ★★★★☆ - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy: "A light garnet crimson. A little oak on the nose. Do I get enough extra in the bouquet, given the fame of the vineyard? Raspberry and alpine strawberry on the palate, this is a fine-boned, unobtrusive Suchots with considerable persistence. Understated but fine. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Nov 2024."
  • The Les Suchots Terroir: Situated perfectly between the Grand Crus of Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Richebourg, and Echézeaux, Les Suchots is arguably the most famous Premier Cru in Vosne-Romanée. Domaine de l'Arlot cultivates a tiny 0.85-hectare parcel bordering Richebourg, featuring old vines planted in 1945, 1950, and 1987 that naturally yield deeply perfumed, nuanced berries.
  • Biodynamic Purity & Finesse: Managed under meticulous certified biodynamic practices, l'Arlot focuses on minimal intervention and gentle extraction. For the 2023 vintage, the winemaking team prioritized elegance, delivering a beautifully translucent, fine-boned expression that champions the sophisticated floral and red-fruit character of Vosne-Romanée.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir hand-harvested from old vines (up to 78 years old) in the famed "Les Suchots" Premier Cru of Vosne-Romanée.
  • Farmed strictly under certified biodynamic viticulture to champion vine health and natural soil purity.
  • Aged traditionally in fine French oak barrels (~40% new), ensuring the delicate aromatics and silken texture are perfectly preserved.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Translucent, light garnet crimson with pale ruby margins.
  • Nose: Vivid, pure, and intensely aromatic. It opens with high-toned scents of red cherry, alpine strawberry, and blood orange, layered delicately with nuances of dried potpourri, autumn leaves, and a savory touch of cured meat.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, medium-bodied, and beautifully silken. The entry is seamless and fine-boned, allowing the vibrant red fruit to glide effortlessly across the palate. Fine-grained, perfectly polished tannins and a bright, poised line of acidity carry the wine into an understated, lingering, and exceptionally refined finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 15–16°C. Maintaining a cooler temperature prevents the delicate, transcendent aromatics from fading and highlights the wine's vibrant energy.
  • Decanting: A brief 30-minute decant is recommended to allow the subtle oak integration and floral perfumes to fully unfurl. This graceful vintage is built for the cellar and will hit its prime drinking window between 2029 and 2036.
  • Western Pairing: Roasted quail, pan-seared duck breast with cherry reduction, veal sweetbreads, or a savory wild mushroom tart.
  • Asian Pairing: Peking Duck (北京烤鴨), delicate soy-braised chicken, or premium stir-fried mixed mushrooms with a hint of truffle.

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