Domaine Follin-Arbelet Clos du Chapitre 2023 750ml

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Domaine Follin-Arbelet's Clos du Chapitre is a distinctive Premier Cru from Aloxe-Corton, produced by one of the village's quietly traditional family domaines. Based in a historic cellar in Aloxe-Corton, Follin-Arbelet is particularly associated with the hill of Corton and produces classically styled Burgundy with an emphasis on site rather than extraction or overt winemaking.

Clos du Chapitre is a small walled Premier Cru vineyard situated close to the heart of Aloxe-Corton. The site typically gives a particularly refined expression of the appellation, combining the structure and savory character associated with Aloxe-Corton with attractive perfume and finesse.

The 2023 shows ripe red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry alongside violet, subtle spice and earthy, mineral notes. The palate has appealing freshness and energy, with fine tannins supporting the fruit rather than dominating it. With air, more savory notes of forest floor, dried herbs and gentle spice begin to emerge.

There is enough generosity in the 2023 vintage to make this approachable relatively young, but the underlying structure and balance should reward further bottle age. A compelling choice for Burgundy drinkers looking beyond the most famous Côte de Nuits villages, and a particularly interesting expression of Aloxe-Corton from a domaine with deep roots in the appellation.