Domaine Arlaud Aux Cheseaux, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, France 2019 Domaine Chignard crisp yellow orchard fruit

crisp yellow orchard fruit

Entry on the palate is smooth and fresh

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Long finish is carried by a buried graphite note and hint of smoldering earth

While most growers would put a Blanc de Noirs at the end of a tasting of their Champagnes Davy puts it near the start as Pinot on Kimmeridgian soils is delicate

Domaine Arlaud Aux Cheseaux, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, France 2019 Domaine Chignard crisp yellow orchard fruitReduction pushes the fruit to the background though it does seem notably ripe. The intense, muscular and vibrant medium weight flavors brim with minerality on the powerful, serious and structured finale that flashes a touch of austerity. This isn't as concentrated as either the Blanchards or the Millandes, but it's got slightly better depth and persistence. 93 Pts Burghound