Domaine Arlaud, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

Even though it is nearly 20 years since bottling, this wine is still quite closed - giving its best impression of 1999. The tannins have integrated, but both the nose and the palate are struggling to express themselves fully. You would think some time in the glass would loosen this wine up, but the net impact was surprisingly minimal after 45 minutes. If you are in the crowd that is pragmatic about decanting, then it needs two hours in a …

2023 Burgundy tasting by Domaine Wine Singapore (Domaine Arlaud Père Fils) : Medium nose intensity with notes of flora, red and black cherry, violet, strawberry. Medium purple in colour. High tannin and tannin is velvety. Elegant. 20% new oak for Grand Cru. 2023 barrel tasting with Cyprien Arlaud.