1er Cru aux Combottes - MAG Domaine Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2020

Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru aux Combottes 2020, in magnum, from Domaine Arlaud, a family-owned estate in Morey-Saint-Denis cultivated using biodynamic methods. A red Burgundy wine from a Premier Cru vineyard, offered in a format suitable for long-term aging.

Who produces 1er Cru aux Combottes - MAG Domaine Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2020?

Domaine Arlaud is a family-owned estate located in Morey-Saint-Denis, run by several generations and converted to biodynamic viticulture. Renowned in the Côte de Nuits, it vinifies several Gevrey-Chambertin vineyards, including Aux Combottes.

On what terroir is 1er Cru aux Combottes - MAG Domaine Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2020 produced?

The Aux Combottes vineyard is located in Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, on limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Nuits, on a mid-slope site. Pinot Noir is the appellation's exclusive grape variety, finding a terroir conducive to structured, age-worthy wines. The 2020 vintage in Burgundy was marked by dry weather and early grape ripeness.

At what temperature should 1er Cru aux Combottes - MAG Domaine Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2020 be served?

Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru wines are traditionally served between 16 and 17°C, after decanting. Their aging potential generally extends from ten to twenty years after harvest, with the magnum format promoting slower, more harmonious aging.

What dishes pair with 1er Cru aux Combottes - MAG Domaine Arlaud Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2020?

Red wines from this appellation classically pair with roasted or braised red meats, game birds, and aged cheeses from the Burgundy region, particularly Époisses.