TN: 2015 Domaine Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots

Dale_McClaran · March 21, 2021, 5:47pm

2015 Domaine Arlaud Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis 1er Cru (3/21/2021)
Decanted 4 hrs. Certainly has the palate density to suggest its a 15, and quite a bit oak spice showing in this early preview. Lovely aromatics, loaded with dark, fragrant fruits and baking spices in spades. Continued on the palate with a deceptive tannic structure that sneaks up on you on the finish. Very good, no regrets opening this last night, but best to hold I think. (91 pts.)

Brian_Gilp · March 21, 2021, 7:43pm

I have only opened the Bourgogne so far but have opened at least half a case of those. They were really good out of the gate but then shut down. The most recent a month or so ago was better and seemed to indicate that they might be coming around. Extrapolating from that I think your spot on that these wines will benefit from more age.