2020 Domaine de L'Arlot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forets Saint Georges [V93-95][TA94][JM90-94][BH91-93]

Producer: Domaine de L'Arlot 
Region: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2020 

Vinous, 93-95 Points 

"The 2020 Nuits Saint-Georges Clos des Forêts Saint Georges 1er Cru is very elegant on the nose with brambly red berry fruit, touches of damp loamy soil and just a very slight ferrous aroma. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very focused and pure with just the right amount of acidity. Very harmonious, this is a gorgeous Clos des Forêts that should give 15-20 years of drinking pleasure (at least)." 

Tim Atkin, 94 Points 

"Reserved on the nose and even a bit obstinate on the palate, this will need time to come around. The structure is lovely with pulsating tension surrounding the robust, black fruit core. There's a woodsy, spicy undertow here, too, from the generous new oak. These oldest vines here are about 65 years old and the youngest are about 30, so the resolute concentration is no surprise. 2024-32." 

Jasper Morris, 90-94 Points 

"43% whole bunch. A rich deep dense purple colour. Concentrated dark fruit, there is a plummy richness to the fruit, suggests maybe picked a day or two late. Pleasingly fresh finish, almost a bit angular, as if there are two parts to the wine which have not yet fully integrated. The structure suggests picked a fraction too early, the fruit says it needed to be harvested." 

Burghound, 91-93 Points 

"Deep ruby. Markedly earthy aromas include notes of garrigue, poached plum, cassis and a smoky component. The rich, energetic and well-detailed larger-scaled flavors evidence solid muscle and power on the moderately rustic, balanced and complex finale. This beautifully long effort is a classic Nuits in style. *Outstanding!*" 

Alcohol: 14% 

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