2017 Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée (Pre-Arrival)
SKU #1431640
89-91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
Aromatically the nose possesses a similar fruit profile but it's notably spicier. There is also a bit more concentration to the medium-bodied flavors that possess a more refined mouthfeel before terminating in a saline and lingering finish. The refinement is mostly due to the dense but fine tannins and this should age well for its level.
(1/2019)
88-90 points
Vinous
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. (NM)
(1/2019)
Jancis Robinson
Light ruby colour. Here the red fruit is a little richer and sweeter than on the Pinot Fin and the fragrance is wonderfully lifted. It’s pretty but there’s also good depth of fruit and a light sprinkling of spice, as well as the freshness but not the herbal character of stems. Firmer, darker and more compact on the palate than I expected, the tannins like layers of paper, giving a firmness but no friction. Gently savoury and spiced on the long finish. Darker beauty and immense finesse. (JH) 16.5/20
(3/2019)
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Vosne-Romanée Village offers up aromas of raspberries, plum and smoked duck, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and open-knit palate that's framed by chalky tannins. (WK)
(1/2019)
K&L Notes
91 points Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy: "From Aux Communes, Aux Saules and Bossières vineyards. There is a little more weight of colour here, and a more sensual raspberry note, but still low key. Yet it builds beautifully to the back of the mouth, sweet and supple, with an engaging finish. Tasted: November 2018."