Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot other_regions_australia the use of French oak

the use of French oak has become more measured and the Barolos are now among the elite wines of the region in virtually every vintage

No need for further aging here

this is ready to go

There is both fine punch and volume to the utterly delicious and lightly mineral-inflected flavors that display traces of warmth and rusticity on the otherwise solidly persistent and complex finish

I would like to see a bit more of a velvet edge to the texture

Arnoux Lachaux, Clos Vougeot other_regions_australia the use of French oak(from vines next to the wall by Grands Echzeaux). Moderate 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. This is clearly going to need time but