Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 violet and discreet herbal tea

violet and discreet herbal tea nuances slides into the supple lighter weight flavors that are a bit more elegant than usual

vibrant and long

with notes of spices and peat moss that reminded me of a Côte de Nuits wine

this is a structured wine

consistently turning out an innovative Sauvignon Blanc (there's a skin-contact component for added texture)

Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 violet and discreet herbal tea(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