2010 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

BH 94 VN 93
BH 94

Burghound, January 2012

(91-94 points) (Note: from vines next to the wall by Grands Echézeaux) Here too there is mild reduction that does not completely hide the subtle aromas of red berry fruit, crushed herbs, earth and a hint of the sauvage...
VN 93

Vinous, March 2013

(93+ points) Good medium red. Very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Sweet, sappy and seamless, offering a wonderfully pliant texture for young Clos Vougeot from a structured vintage...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Vougeot
Vintage 2010
Size 750ML

The 2010 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot is a Pinot Noir hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cote de Nuits sub-region in the Vougeot appellation. This wine, produced by Arnoux-Lachaux, exemplifies the characteristics of a high-quality Burgundy red.

Vinous reviewer Stephen Tanzer scored this wine at 93 points, noting that it possesses "very pure, deep, bright aromas of dark berries, black cherry, and licorice." He further describes the wine as "sweet, sappy, and seamless," which indicates a smooth and well-rounded texture, especially for a young Clos de Vougeot from a structured vintage like 2010. Tanzer also highlights the wine's primary dark fruit flavors, accented by herbs and licorice, and mentions its "very long, mounting finish" with firm but well-integrated tannins. He recommends giving this wine at least five to six years in the cellar to fully develop its potential.

Burghound provided an equally impressive review, rating the wine between 91-94 points. This review notes that the wine is produced from vines located next to the wall by Grands Echézeaux. According to Burghound, there is a "mild reduction that does not completely hide the subtle aromas of red berry fruit, crushed herbs, earth, and a hint of the sauvage." These aromas carry through to the wine’s flavors, described as intense, robust, and powerful, yet underpinned by relatively fine tannins. The finish is characterized as "moderately austere, linear, and persistent," showcasing impeccable balance. Burghound emphasizes the wine's potential for aging, stating that "ample cellar time will be required" to unlock its full potential.

In summary, the 2010 Arnoux-Lachaux Clos de Vougeot is a well-regarded Pinot Noir that has garnered excellent reviews for its complex flavor profile and aging potential. Both Vinous and Burghound highlight its bright aromas, deep fruit flavors, and firm tannins, recommending extended cellaring to develop its best qualities.