Domaine de l'Arlot Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2023 [NET] CS20230516 The cult of Pierre Peters

The cult of Pierre Peters has gotten so strong that even their beautiful non-vintage "Cuvée de Réserve" is now subject to allocations

it captures the essence of Sonoma Coast's maritime influence—elegant

This is a nice step up from the Selection Belles Annees and definitely the next one to try in the Gimonnet collection

it recalls wild black fruit

black raspberries—complemented by violet and rose petal florality

Domaine de l'Arlot Romanee Saint Vivant Grand Cru 2023 [NET] CS20230516 The cult of Pierre PetersJust across the road from Romane Conti lies this silky masterpiece from clay limestone soils that whisper sophistication. Aromas of black cherry and raspberry jelly bloom into a seamlessly integrated palate with textural richness and barely there tannins. Fermented with native yeasts and aged 15 months in oak (40% new), the 2023 balances generosity with minerality, revealing violets and stony undertones on a saline finish.