Arnoux Lachaux, Vosne Romanee Suchots

Arnoux Lachaux, Vosne Romanee Suchots(from a . 45 ha parcel situated at the very top of the vineyard). An exuberantly spicy nose features additional aromas of black cherry, plum and sandalwood. There is a velvety and highly seductive character to the wonderfully rich and generous middle weight flavors that also brim with palate coating dry extract before culminating in a seriously long anise infused finish. Textbook Suchots. 93 2019+

spicy finish

The wines aged just fine

there is a minor sensation of green flavors

This is a very opulent and rich expression with forward determination and power

and the 2013 Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda is a true standout in the appellation

brambly red fruit

this brilliant effort needs a handful of years in the cellar and will live to see its 30th birthday in fine form

Like several wines in the range the medium-bodied flavors possess good detail and an appealing vibrancy with good muscle

For many years

showing restraint and incipient elegance along with underbrush and hints of truffles

(50+ year old vines)

It has moderate alcohol and high acidity