With the third generation of the family running Domaine Arlaud, their wines offer collectors a sure-fire way of owning – and drinking – some gems from Burgundy. Situated along the famed Route des Grand Crus in the heart of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, Domaine Arlaud has a front-row seat to all that makes Burgundy. The producer has enjoyed an ever growing success in iDealwine auctions, yet still maintains an affordable price with the average 750ml bottle fetching more than €125 (£107) in 2022 While its vineyard area spans multiple communes in the Côte de Nuits, its home base can be found in Morey-Saint-Denis, sandwiched between the superstar communes of Gevrey-Chambertin and Chambolle-Musigny. Morey Saint-Denis still houses a significant proportion of Domaine Arlaud’s area under vine, in addition to its modern winemaking facilities, which include one of the coldest cellars in the Côte de Nuits. The commune itself is home to an impressive five grand cru and 20 premier cru appellations, all of which can regularly be found on iDealwine.com. ROOTS IN THE COMMUNITY The history of Domaine Arlaud began in 1942, with the marriage of Joseph Arlaud and Renée Amiot. Renée’s family had roots in the Burgundy winemaking community, which led to a truly remarkable wedding gift for the new couple – excellent parcels of land in Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Joseph and Renée would go on to manage their domaine for over 40 years, making shrewd acquisitions along the way. Since then, two successive generations have had
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