Scritch - Cyprien Arlaud - Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2024
With Scritch , Cyprien Arlaud , the iconic winemaker of Morey-Saint-Denis, explores a liberated, vibrant, and authentic Burgundy. This side project, born from his passion for wines of pure expression, allows him to work with carefully selected terroirs outside the Côte de Nuits, always with the same artisanal rigor and respect for nature. Scritch wines reflect this quest for balance between freshness, approachability, and depth, without artifice or oaky manipulation.
The 2024 Scritch Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc comes from parcels located on the sunny slopes of the southern Côte d'Or, at the ideal altitude for producing Chardonnays of great tension. The limestone and clay-loam soils, combined with respectful viticulture and natural winemaking with indigenous yeasts, give rise to a wine vibrant with purity. The 2024 vintage, marked by beautiful ripeness and perfectly integrated acidity, is a brilliant cuvée, full of energy and balance.
On the nose, the wine seduces with aromas of white flowers, ripe lemon, and fresh pear, enhanced by a subtle buttery and mineral touch. On the palate, the attack is lively, direct, and saline, supported by a full and slightly chalky texture. Flavors of citrus and white fruit unfold with great precision, carried by an elegant tension that extends the finish with notes of almond and damp stone.
The Scritch Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2024 pairs perfectly with grilled fish, salmon tartare, roast poultry with lemon, or a selection of Burgundian cheeses. A high-altitude Chardonnay that is pure, easy to drink, and deeply expressive, true to the luminous style of Cyprien Arlaud.
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
