2019 Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 WA 95 DC 94 VN 92
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, September 2022

Enticingly complex and layered with dark raspberries, freshly turned earth, forest floor, ethereal mossy berries, truffles and roses on the nose. This is a deep expression of pinot with lots of red and dark berries that...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2021

(93-95 points) The most structured and muscular of Domaine de l'Arlot's premiers crus, the 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Forêts St Georges wafts from the glass with aromas of cassis, plums, dark berries, raw...
DC 94

Decanter, November 2021

Great balance again here, with power and weight on the palate, a dark-fruited style and lovely purity. Dark cherry and blackberry leaf on the nose. Needs plenty of time to settle down but should develop very well for the...
VN 92

Vinous, September 2023

(92+ points) The 2019 Nuits-Saint-Georges Clos des Fôrets-Saint-Georges 1er Cru is very ripe on the nose with black and red fruit, briar and a touch of iodine. It bears the imprimatur of the season more than terroir at...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Nuits St Georges
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically the Nuits St Georges sub-region. This wine is characterized by its deep complexity and structured nature, making it a notable contender in the world of red wines.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, describing it as "enticingly complex and layered with dark raspberries, freshly turned earth, forest floor, ethereal mossy berries, truffles, and roses on the nose." He goes on to highlight its depth, noting that it features "lots of red and dark berries that unwind along with the juicy acidity and firm tannins that are seeped into the fruit." His review emphasizes the wine's polished and long finish, making it suitable for immediate consumption or aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave this wine a score ranging from 93 to 95 points, recognizing it as the most structured and muscular among Domaine de l'Arlot's premiers crus. The review mentions aromas of "cassis, plums, dark berries, raw cocoa, and sweet soil tones," and describes it as "medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with lively acids, powdery tannins, and a youthfully chalky finish." This review underlines the wine's potential for aging, considering it an elegantly muscular wine built to last.

Vinous rated the wine at 92+ points, noting its very ripe nose with "black and red fruit, briar, and a touch of iodine." However, the review mentions that it "bears the imprimatur of the season more than terroir at the moment" and suggests it is not as complex as expected. The palate is described as "medium-bodied with firm tannins, darker fruit than its peers, and a decent thread of acidity," but the finish is somewhat lacking in comparison. The review concludes with a note of optimism, suggesting there is room for improvement in the bottle.

Decanter's review, which awarded the wine 94 points, highlights its great balance, power, and weight on the palate. The wine is noted for its "dark-fruited style and lovely purity," with "dark cherry and blackberry leaf on the nose." The review advises patience, stating that the wine "needs plenty of time to settle down but should develop very well for the long haul." Additionally, it notes that the harvest for this vintage started on September 12 and finished on September 17.

Overall, the 2019 Domaine de l'Arlot Nuits St Georges Clos des Forets is a well-regarded Pinot Noir with significant aging potential, complex layers of flavor, and a structured, muscular profile.