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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
In my view Latriciere-Chambertin is one of the overlooked and slightly misunderstood terroirs ... and the 2015 vintage has really shown what this terroir can offer in both refinement and greatness. I have tasted excellent Latriciere-Chambertins from both Domaine Trapet and Domaine Faiveley and …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Latricieres-Chambertin
During the last year or so I have heard from many that Charles Lachaux has made tremendous progress at Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux - the style has changed to a lighter and more floral style - with less oak and less extraction. I must say that I was slightly skeptical when I turned off the D974 and …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, tasting of the 2015s
The Romanee-Saint-Vivant from Arnoux-Lachaux is made from a 0.375 ha plot in the southern part of the vineyard - just above the garden of Bernard Gros and just north of La Grande Rue. The 2006 edition is a lovely effort for the vintage and showing well currently. The bouquet is quite expressive with …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Romanee-Saint-Vivant 2006
The 2008 Aux Reignots from Arnoux-Lachots is a very good rather than great effort. In the bouquet red and dark berry fruit, rather dense - with notes of raspberries, dark cherries, plum and liquorice. On the palate very dense and weighty for the vintage with a rich and very ripe midpalate fruit. Its …
[Read more...] about Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2008
The Aux Reignots is in my view one of the most interesting 1er crus of Cote de Nuits - its perhaps not quite in the same popularity league as Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux, Aux Malconsorts or Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses, but the focus on this terroir has increased dramatically during the last 10 …
[Read more...] about Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots – a fragmented delight
