Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 spice and notably earthy aromas

spice and notably earthy aromas

mouth coating and admirably persistent finish

maybe a decade

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

Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot Vintage:2018 spice and notably earthy aromas(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