Clos St Denis Arlaud 1996 is a Grand Cru red wine from the Morey-Saint-Denis estate Domaine Arlaud. This 1996 vintage is a testament to the year’s high acidity, resulting in a Pinot Noir with great tension and focus. Now at a mature stage, the wine offers a complex array of tertiary aromas including leather, braised meat and dried cherries. The structure remains firm but integrated, with the tannins having softened into a velvety texture over nearly 30 years. It provides a classic, earthy profile that continues to open up beautifully in the glass, showing the enduring power of this Grand Cru.