2020 Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru "Aux Chaignots" Cuvée Joseph Cyprien Arlaud

📌 Description

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Chaignots Cuvée Joseph 2020 – Maison Cyprien Arlaud is a racy, elegant Pinot Noir from a sunny, generous vintage. Located in the northern part of the appellation, bordering Vosne-Romanée, this terroir produces a wine of character, combining controlled power, aromatic intensity, and mineral finesse.

🍇 Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Burgundy’s emblematic grape reveals a rich, complex profile here: ripe black fruits, cherry, violet, fine spices, and an elegant woody touch.

🌍 Region / Country

Burgundy – Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru (Côte de Nuits, France).

The Aux Chaignots climat, with its stony clay-limestone soils, yields dense, precise wines built for ageing.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F). Decant for 1 hour when young.

⏳ Ageing Potential

15 to 20 years.

• 2024–2028: youthful brilliance, present yet elegant tannins, intense fruit.

• 2029–2036: peak, perfect balance of power and refinement.

• After 2037: tertiary evolution toward leather, truffle, and forest floor.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with garnet highlights.

• Clarity: clear and bright.

• Legs: dense and regular, showing richness and structure.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: rich and captivating.

• First nose: blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry.

• Second nose: violet, fine pepper, woody and mineral notes.

👄 Palate

• Attack: ample and generous.

• Structure: firm, racy tannins with balanced acidity.

• Dominant aromas: ripe black fruits, violet, fine spices, woody touch.

• Overall balance: powerful yet refined, harmonious and persistent.

• Length: long and deep, with a floral and spicy finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Noble red meats (prime rib, beef tenderloin).

• Game birds (pheasant, partridge).

• Refined slow-cooked dishes (beef bourguignon, stew).

• Characterful cheeses (Époisses, aged Comté, Langres).

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Aux Chaignots Cuvée Joseph 2020 – Maison Cyprien Arlaud is a powerful yet refined wine, combining fruit intensity, structure, and elegance. A racy Premier Cru, true to this prestigious terroir.