Arnoux Lachaux, Nuits Saint Georges Rouge other_regions

Arnoux Lachaux, Nuits Saint Georges Rouge other_regionsAn 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. (88 90) 2023+

austere and incredibly persistent finish

kirsch filled blast of fruit

The Sarmassa has aged quite gracefully

It's still very young and marked by the élevage

There is a hint of warmth but overall this is quite well-balanced and the length is remarkable

oak and floral aromas

There is very good verve and punch to the detailed and mineral-inflected middle weight flavors that culminate in a focused

A subtle touch of wood spice frames bright

This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Corton-Grèves though with a bit more elegance

The 2009 Barbaresco is absolutely remarkable for the way it carersses the palate with endless layers of sweet red fruit

the overall tannin balance will need watching here

along with the amazing 2011