Arnoux Lachaux (Robert Arnoux), Vosne Romanee 2017

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village has an attractive nose; the stems are a defining feature (70% whole bunches), lending an earthy pepperiness to the dark berry fruit. The palate is well balanced, not complex, yet fresh with those stems again, maybe a little too prominent for some on the finish. Drinking perfectly now, it should give another decade of drinking pleasure. Tasted at Bistro Cocotte in Beaune.

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Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Containing 70% whole bunches, the 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village is a blend of Les Communes, Les Saules and Bossières. It has a very floral bouquet, with wilted rose petals infusing the brambly red fruit, and hints of lavender tucked in just beneath. The medium-bodied palate is strict and linear, offering quite firm tannin and perhaps just requiring a little more finesse toward the finish at the moment. This is quite an uncompromising Village Cru, but intellectually it is very satisfying.