Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée 2019

“From Aux Communes, Aux Saules and Bossières vineyards. No darker in colour than the Chambolle, no more succulent either but deeper, sterner even, a very complete expression of Vosne-Romanée.” 91-94 points

Outstanding. Top Value. “A wide range of spice elements include exotic tea, sandalwood, violet, lavender, plum and dark raspberry. The elegant and equally pure medium weight flavors possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the fine-grained tannins supporting the slightly firmer, dusty and mildly austere finale. This too is excellent and particularly for a villages level Vosne.” 90-92 points

“The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village has the most fruit on the nose compared to the Village Crus from Nuits Saint-Georges and Chambolle-Musigny, pure dark cherries, raspberry and crushed stone scents, just a touch of wild mint emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, a fine bead of acidity, quite sweet with crunchy red fruit towards the finish. Palpable energy here, this is well worth seeking out.”

“Deep and serious, Lachaux's 2019 Vosne-Romanée Village reveals rich cherry and raspberry fruit complemented by perfumed accents of violets, peonies and blood orange. Medium to full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's deep and complete, with an understated, seamless profile that belies its reserves of power and concentration.” 91-93 points