Domaine Arlaud Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru AOC 2020

The history of Domaine Arlaud began when Joseph Arlaud married a Burgundy native, Renée Amiot, during World War II. The wedding gift from Renée's relatives was invaluable vineyards, where Joseph spent all his time from 1949 to 1970, working with the vines. In 1966, he acquired the old "Grenier à sel" cellar in Nuits-Saint-Georges. This remarkable 14th-century cellar became the emblem of the winery and is still depicted on the labels. Hervé Arlaud succeeded his father in 1982 and expanded the estate's holdings. "...Modern agriculture can have a negative impact on the environment. We must preserve the uniqueness of the soil that has been cultivated for centuries. In 1999, we completely stopped using herbicides. This greatly affects soil life and pollutes groundwater. Thus, we significantly reduced the impact of chemicals on our vineyards," says Hervé Arlaud. In 2004, all 15 hectares of vineyards were fully converted to organic farming. In 2007, the company received the "Qualité France" certification, marking the first step in establishing a biological estate. In 2009, the adaptation of biodynamic methods began in the vineyards. This complex process involves using special preparations (cow manure, silicon dioxide, compost, etc.). The goal is to restore the soil and seek balance between the vineyards and other plants, which are no longer destroyed. In 2013, Cyprien Arlaud took full control of the management of the family estate. By that time, the area of his vineyards had grown to 15 hectares, consisting of 19 separate plots. Since 2014, the wines of Domaine Arlaud have been officially certified as organic and biodynamic.