Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2016 a blend of 80% Roussanne

a blend of 80% Roussanne and 20% white Grenache fermented 80% in tank and 20% in barrel

This is an especially brooding

taut and linear with satisfying freshness and poise on the finish

Stays fresh and focused through the finish

smoke and earthiness add layers of complexity and nuance

Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2016 a blend of 80% Roussanne(from Clos Solon and En Seuvrey). Strong reduction flattens the underlying fruit. The slightly tighter medium weight flavors possess good delineation and punch before terminating in a saline and mildly austere finale. This will need a year or two of bottle age to better harmonize as its somewhat awkward today. (87 89) 2021+