Domaine de l'Arlot Côte de Nuits Clos du Chapeau Cellar Release 2015

Domaine de l'Arlot Côte de Nuits Clos du Chapeau is a single walled vineyard at Comblanchien, offered here as a cellar release held back by the estate.

Côte de Nuits-Villages is the appellation that gathers the two ends of the Côte de Nuits, and Clos du Chapeau lies at its southern end in Comblanchien, a short distance from Domaine de l'Arlot's cellars at Prémeaux-Prissey. The clos sits on shallow, stony ground over the hard Comblanchien limestone that has been quarried locally for building stone, which gives a red of firm mineral cut and moderate scale rather than obvious flesh. Arlot treats the parcel much as it treats its premier crus: hand picking, indigenous yeasts, a proportion of whole bunches, gentle infusion-style extraction and ageing in mostly used barrels, so the fruit stays clear and the tannins stay fine. It is the most approachable red in the range and a fair introduction to the house style.

Ready now and good for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C alongside roast chicken, charcuterie or a lentil and bacon braise.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.