TN: 2006 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin

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#1
  • 2006 Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru (12/25/2015)
    Opened initially to a heaping does of reduction. Decanted approximately 1 hour, which cleared that up right away. The nose is full of diacetyl, bright raspberry/strawberry, baking spice, woodsmoke, and dusty soil. Similar carry-through on the palate, with the acidity holding back a tendency towards overripe fruit. I definitely enjoyed the taste over the smell because the buttered popcorn note ended up dominating the bouquet. Still, this was a Grand Cru that did live up to the complexity and beauty that one would expect, especially on the palate. (87 pts.)

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#2

Thanks for the note.
Sounds as if the oak (toasting) is not totally integrated, I guess this will still improve over the next years … a GC 2006 is still (too) young …

Arlaud is a good producer, I like especially their Clos de la Roche …

#3

Oak is not the same as diacetyl (buttered popcorn). This had some oaky notes to be sure, but it was nicely integrated. The diacetyl on the other hand, came from perhaps an overly energetic (high-diacetyl producing) strain of malolactic bacteria.

#4

The '06’s were pretty underwhelming wine on release IMHO from what I recall of the lineup.

#5

The '01 is singing now.

#6

I could see how this bottling could have been perceived as average to mediocre…Especially with the big tannins and reduction.