Domaine de l'Arlot Côte de Nuits Village "Clos du Chapeau" red 2015

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Neil Martin - déc. 2016) : 88-90/100. The 2015 Côtes du Nuits-Villages Clos du Chapeau includes 25% whole bunch fruit and matured in around 30% new oak, which is higher than other years. It has an attractive bouquet with blackberry and raspberry preserve, the new oak neatly integrated with attractive harmony. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, crunchy red berry fruit and good salinity. It just needs a little more persistence on the aftertaste, but otherwise this is a fine Côtes du Nuits Villages. Drink date 2018-2048.Devauges, whose previous experience includes time at Frederic Magnien and Domaine de la Vougeraie. As is the case throughout the region, 2010 is a vintage marked by the devastating December frost, an irregular flowering caused by poor weather and continuing bad weather throughout the summer. Yields were down 30-40% across the board. The wines, however, are stunning, and I urge readers to check them out. Drink date 2020-2030.