Domaine Arlaud
Morey-Saint-Denis
Meet the producer
Established in 1942 through the union of Renée Amiot a Burgundian and Joseph Arlaud, an Ardèche native.
Joseph expanded their vineyard holdings in 1949, and in 1966, they acquired a 14th-century historic site for wine aging, now featured on their label.
Hervé Arlaud took over the leadership from his father in 1983, collaborating with his wife Brigitte to expand the vineyard.
Their children joined the family business from 2004 to 2012. Since 2013, Cyprien Arlaud has managed the 15-hectare estate with 19 appellations, including esteemed Grand Crus like Clos de la Roche and Charmes Chambertin.
The historic cellar in Nuits Saint Georges, echoing three generations of Burgundian hospitality now hosts a collection of aged vintages, while the more recent winery and barrel aging cellars are located in Morey-Saint-Denis.
The Estate’s philosophy
In 1998, the domain ceased herbicide use, acknowledging their adverse effects on soil and water.
By 2004, their 15-hectare estate transitioned entirely to organic farming, renouncing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Certification by "Veritas" in 2007 led to the 2010 Organic Agriculture Label.
In 2009, they embraced Biodynamic farming, utilizing natural preparations for soil and vine balance, being the first estate in Morey Saint Denis's to get the Biodynamic certification in 2014.
Since 2004, Bertille Arlaud and her horses plowed 5 hectares of Grand Crus and 1ers Crus. Since 2003, their winemaking has been focusing on grape purity, employing minimal intervention, gravity flow, and limited sulfur for authentic wines.
The final blend occurs in tanks weeks before bottling. Except for whites, their wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, ensuring true terroir expression.
Key information
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The estate is located in Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
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Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
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The domain currently cultivates 15 hectares of vineyard.
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Organic since 2010 and Biodynamic since 2014
Cuvées
GENERIC & APPELLATION WINES
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![Bourgogne Roncevie]()
Bourgogne Roncevie
Acquired in 1964 by Joseph Arlaud, the grandfather of the current owner, this plot was originally classified as "terre a vigne Gevrey-Chambertin." However, a decree in the same year reclassified this particular plot, not the surrounding ones, as AOC Bourgogne. The soils are clay-limestone with the presence of Bresse marl in depth.
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![Gevrey Chambertin]()
Gevrey Chambertin
This cuvée is composed of two parcels, namely, the lieu-dit "Les Seuvrées" and "La Justice." The wines from Les Seuvrées tend to be more elegant, while La Justice add more texture and body to the blend.
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![Chambolle Musigny]()
Chambolle Musigny
This wine is often described as the most "elegant" of the Côte de Nuits. The parcels are located in the north part of the village, near Morey-Saint-Denis. The four parcels tused to make this wine are named: Les Buissières, Les Herbues, Les Chardannes, and Les Gammaires.
PREMIER & GRAND CRU
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![Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Aux Cheseaux"]()
Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Aux Cheseaux"
The name "Les Cheseaux" comes from the Latin "casale" (building plot) used in the Gallo-Roman era. It generally refers to ruins, with remaining stones. The origin is shared with Les Echezeaux and Les Grand Echezeaux. The disintegration of the bedrock has created a blend of clay-limestone marls with white stones.
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![Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Millandes]()
Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Millandes
It appears that in the past, this name referred to the place where the millet was cultivated, eventually evolving into "Millandes.
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![Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru]()
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
The term "Charme" in Burgundy refers to former common fields that were cultivated and then returned to a state of fallow. However, it can also refer to a place where hornbeam trees grew. The soil of Charmes-Chambertin is supple, slightly more sandy than that of neighboring lands.
