Cyprien Arlaud - 'Scritch', Bourgogne Blanc, France (2022)

TASTING NOTES

Bright and luminous, vanilla, crème brûlée and honeysuckle. The round palate is off-set with mineral structure leading towards a finish that is both fresh and creamy. 

Cyprien Arlaud gave the name Scritch in order to refer to the sound of chalk and thus pay homage to the region's terroir.

The Chardonnay vines are located at an altitude of around 350 metres and flourish fully on the estate's limestone soils, bringing a breathtaking minerality to the wines. In the cellar, the grapes are vinified in a traditional and low-intervention manner. The aging for several months in barrels of several wines gives the cuvée a beneficial hint of fat that allows the wood not to take over.

Domaine Arlaud was created in 1942 with the marriage of Joseph Arlaud, a man from Ardèche, and Renée Amiot, a woman from a family with deep roots in the Burgundian wine culture. The bride’s dowry brought parcels in excellent vineyards, which Joseph supplemented by shrewd acquisitions, beginning in 1949. In 1966, the family acquired a 14th Century historical building in which to age their wines.

In 2003, the family began moving operations to a new, modern facility in Morey Saint Denis. The 14th Century cellar, located in the heart of Nuits Saint Georges is still used for the Estate’s wine library and for special tastings. It is an authentic and unique place to celebrate three generations of Burgundian hospitality.

In 2013 Cyprien Arlaud assumed full control over management of the family estate. By then, it had grown to 15 hectares, consisting of 19 separate Appellation Controlled vineyard sites, with choice plots in 4 grand Crus: Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint Denis, Charmes Chambertin and Bonnes Mares.