Arnoux Lachaux Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2014

Arnoux Lachaux Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2014Moderate 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.

red and dark currant scents

There is fine volume to the exceptionally rich medium weight flavors that possess a seductive mid-palate that delivers fine depth and length on the balanced finish

The latter element carries over to the energetic

full-bodied and obviously well-concentrated yet notably finer flavors possess excellent mid-palate fat that partially buffers the natural tendency of young Latricières towards austerity on the stony and detailed but slightly drying finish as the stems are in evidence

an aroma of pen ink

shows beautiful fruit purity

but with no sense of heaviness

all wrapped in a balanced and velvety finish that is supported by moderately firm tannins

An exuberantly expressive nose jumps from the glass to reveal a lovely array of earth

spice and floral elements

the 2011 impresses for its depth and polish

but with velvety tannin and stunning purple and black fruits