Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 this is a structured wine

this is a structured wine

all wrapped in a notably more complex finish

The sandy soils here meant that phylloxera never took hold so that most of the vines are ungrafted

Particularly late harvest in 2008 right through to October 23 (beginning September 25)

Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 this is a structured wine(from vines next to the wall by Grands Echzeaux). Moderate but not really invasive wood serves as a backdrop for the mix of various dark berry fruit elements where additional breadth is present in the form of earth, spice and violet hints. There is good muscle and punch to the broad shouldered and attractively textured flavors that conclude in a firm and mildly austere finish that delivers excellent persistence. This is clearly going to need time but