Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Quartier de Marei Haut

Arnoux-Lachaux Domaine visit : Amphora sample. A delicate, unusually transparent expression of this storied grand cru, the 2023 Clos de Vougeot opens in the glass with notes of wild berries, blackberry compote, violets, and sous-bois, complemented by the domaine’s signature aromatic lift from whole bunches. Less muscular than some renditions from this site, it’s strikingly elegant and light-footed, calling to mind a 2021 in its filigree frame and perfumed charm. Complex and persistent, this is a Clos de Vougeot of …