At a glance

Producer

Domaine de l'Arlot

Region

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$60–$85 USD

Tasting profile

Aromatic red berry fruits (cherry, raspberry), violets, with secondary nuances of earth, sous-bois, subtle spice, and mushroom.

Evolution: Fruit character becomes more subtle as forest floor, truffle, dried herbs, and savory complexity increase.

At peak: Refined balance of fruit and earthy, tertiary notes; lingering finish with soft tannic structure.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, well-integrated

Tannins

Silky, refined, medium

Alcohol

13%

Aging potential

Best between 7-12 years from vintage, but can hold for up to 15 years in ideal cellaring.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2033

Optimal window

2018 to 2036

Current status

Showing maturity with tertiary complexity; drinking well now but can be cellared further.

Current condition

At plateau, expressive and complex, with resolved tannins.

The 2014 vintage for Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir is classically structured, offering vibrant acidity, moderate alcohol, and tannins that resolve gracefully over 8-12 years. By 2024, this wine balances mature fruit and secondary development while retaining freshness, making it ideal for immediate enjoyment or slightly extended cellaring.

Food pairing

Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, coq au vin, filet mignon, soft and aged French cheeses (Brillat-Savarin, Époisses), or thyme-roasted guinea fowl.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 61-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow subtle aromatics and complexity to open, and to integrate tertiary notes.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Domaine de l'Arlot employs organic viticulture (zero synthetic herbicides/pesticides), hand-harvesting, manual sorting, and native yeast fermentations. They use cover crops, composting, and minimal intervention in the winery. Packaging uses lighter glass bottles to reduce shipping weight.

Domaine de l'Arlot is a leader in sustainable Burgundy viticulture, being Ecocert certified organic across the estate (including the Le Petit Arlot cuvée) since 2014 – corresponding to this vintage. They limit mechanization, recycle water, engage in biodiversity preservation, and limit sulfur use in winemaking. Ongoing biodynamic trial plots further reduce chemical inputs and enhance ecosystem health. Their efforts in lightweight packaging and vineyard stewardship result in a lower-than-average carbon footprint for fine Burgundy. Imports to non-EU countries will raise total emissions, but their local practices rate highly for environmental responsibility.