Domaine Arlaud Aux Cheseaux, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, France 2019 Domaine Chignard green apple

green apple

herbal and spicy notes

Long finish is carried by a buried graphite note and hint of smoldering earth

The nose on this very smooth futsushu

Domaine Arlaud Aux Cheseaux, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru, France 2019 Domaine Chignard green appleReduction pushes the fruit to the background though it does seem notably ripe. The intense, muscular and vibrant medium weight flavors brim with minerality on the powerful, serious and structured finale that flashes a touch of austerity. This isn't as concentrated as either the Blanchards or the Millandes, but it's got slightly better depth and persistence. 93 Pts Burghound