Arnoux Lachaux NSG Rouge 2017

Arnoux Lachaux NSG Rouge 2017An exuberantly expressive nose jumps from the glass to reveal a lovely array of earth, red currant, spice and a whiff of lavender. There is once again an appealing sense of energy to the lighter weight flavors that deliver solid punch and persistence on the balanced finish. This is a relatively elegant Nuits villages.

earth and humus nuances

balanced and harmonious finale

Perhaps the finest wine yet made at Blankiet is the spectacular 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Paradise Hills Vineyard

with sensational flavor extraction

blackberry and blueberry fruit

An airy and beautifully broad-ranging nose offers up notes of floral

the 2011 is simply remarkable for the year

lavender and sandalwood hints

There is nothing garish about this subtle yet powerful giant of a wine

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vintage’s precociousness and front-end loaded

There is excellent richness

Hints of dark blue and black fruit