Nuits-Saint-Georges Cuvée La Gerbotte Blanc, Domaine De L'Arlot, 2016
Nuits-Saint-Georges Cuvée La Gerbotte Blanc, Domaine De L'Arlot, 2016
- White Still
- Chardonnay
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Domaine de L'Arlot is another rising star in the Cotes de Nuits, having slowly acquired some prize plots in Vosne Les Suchots & NSG, including three famous monopoles.
The unsung superstar in the portfolio though is unquestionably the NSG Blanc "La Gerbotte", from fruit within the Clos de l'Arlot Monopole. Alongside the magical reds, Neal Martin implores collectors to "keep an eye on the excellent whites, especially for the La Gerbotte Blanc that should represent great value", and we've got both 2016 & 2019, with some glittering scores from Neal, including 90-92 for the 2019 ("very fine and nuanced").
This is a top NSG domaine with a reputation alongside the best names in the village, and the La Gerbotte comes highly recommended indeed.
What the critics say:
"The 2016 Nuits Saint Georges La Gerbotte includes 20% new oak this year. It comes from young vines next to the Clos de la Maréchale on white limestone soils. It has a clean and fresh, slightly smoky, flinty bouquet that opens nicely in the glass. I like the focus and precision here. The palate is medium-bodied with impressive weight and energy. The acidity is well judged, and there is a lot of concentration without becoming overbearing toward the finish. This is a very accomplished white Côte de Nuits from de l'Arlot."
"Moderate reduction and SO2 nuances pushes what appears to be ripe fruit to the background. Otherwise there is good vibrancy and richness to the solidly concentrated flavors that possess a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a delicious if not especially complex finale. This bone dry effort should also drink well young."
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