Domaine de L'Arlot, Nuits-Saint-Georges Cuvee La Gerbotte

Interesting facts

Dry white wine Cuvee La Gerbotte 2008 is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are grown on young vines vineyards "Clos de l'arlo." The grapes are hand harvested, then fermented in oak barrels, the temperature is kept low. Aged Cuvée La Gerbot for 12 months in oak barrels, 10% of which is new.The history of the estate Domaine de l Arlo received a new round of development, when it became the Manager Jean-Pierre de Smet. Being an experimenter by nature, he has taken a number of actions that have changed the way the economy. According to the authoritative Handbook of French wines, Le Guide Hachette des Vins, the highlight of the farm is the production of white wines of Nuits-Saint-Georges with the addition of the varietal composition of 4% Pinot beraud, made in Burgundy, the name of the grape variety Pinot Gris.Currently 14 hectares of land planted with Pinot Noir, which is made of red wine and only 5% of the total amount of land reserved for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, of which produce white wines. Since 2002, Domain l Arlo practiced exclusively organic farming. The grapes are traditionally harvested by hand. The small town of Nuits-Saint-Georges is a shopping centre of the wine district côte de Nuits. There are many large merchants, such as Joseph Faiveley and Moyar.The vineyards are located on slopes and planted only with Pinot Noir. In Nuits-Saint-Georges and nearby Premo-Prissey no vineyards of Grand CRU class, but a lot of premiers CRUs, some wine which almost reach the level of Grand CRU, including "Clos de L'arlo." All of these wines are quite bright, but with a balanced taste, sweet note of oak aroma with a hint of smoke.

Tasting Characteristics

Wine of straw-Golden color with a silvery sheen.
The wine is full of rich aroma with notes of white flowers and charming nuances of tropical fruits.
The wine has a fragrant, mellow taste with hints of lemon and grapefruit, complemented by hints of mineral, the texture of the wine is dense, elegant and round.
This wine is perfect for fish dishes and white meat.