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Domaine Arlaud

Domaine Arlaud in Morey-Saint-Denis is one of the Cote de Nuits' most exciting contemporary estates, farming an exceptional portfolio of grand and premier crus. Cyprien Arlaud took over from his father Herve in the mid-2000s and transformed the domaine: lighter extraction, whole-cluster fermentation (now at 50–100% depending on the cuvee), minimal sulfur, and an emphasis on transparency and precision over power. The grand cru holdings—Charmes-Chambertin, Clos Saint-Denis, Clos de la Roche, and Bonnes Mares—represent four of the Cote de Nuits' most prestigious sites. With 944 lots averaging $307 per bottle and prices reaching $4,624, Arlaud sits at the serious collector tier. The 2005 vintage is the top auction year. Premier cru bottlings from Morey-Saint-Denis—Les Ruchots, Les Millandes, and the Cuvee Unique Reserve—provide entry into the portfolio at lower price points. Cyprien's shift to whole clusters and reductive winemaking has driven consistent critical acclaim, with 2015, 2017, and 2018 being particularly celebrated recent vintages.