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On July 8 I had the pleasure of visiting the vineyards of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux with Charles Lachaux to see his massive viticultural changes (see separate article). Here are some photo impressions from the tour: …
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Charles Lachaux is taking some giant leaps for, if not mankind, then at least for the hedonistic pleasure of yours truly and other connoisseurs. His 2018 wines are another clear step towards the very top echelon of Burgundy and Vosne-Romanee. They are airy, energetic, and vivid, with tremendous …
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Third visit at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux ... and what can I say - a very impressive visit, that confirms the constant improvements at this estate. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the estate in recent vintages. Explained about less use of …
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I was very impressed when I tasted the 2015s from Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in January 2017. I was therefor eager to get back to taste the 2016s to see if Charles Lachaux has progressed further. At my last visit Charles Lachaux eagerly began to explain about the changes they have made at the estate …
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One of the best village terroirs is Vosne-Romanée Maizieres Hautes and Arnoux-Lachaux has nice plot in the Flagey-Echezeaux part of this vineyard where they produce a lovely village. The Vosne-Romanée Les Maizieres Hautes 2015 is a step up en concentration and complexity from the generic Vosne. The …
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