Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2016 This is an especially brooding

This is an especially brooding

the 2012 acquits itself nicely

the 2000 is quite enjoyable tonight

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

smoke and earthiness add layers of complexity and nuance

Arlaud, Morey Saint Denis Rouge Vintage:2016 This is an especially brooding(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+