Arlaud, Clos Roche Size:3x750ml There is enough reduction to

There is enough reduction to render the nose difficult to evaluate though it does seem ripe

A real standout wine

Here too there is a touch of menthol to the very floral and spicy aromas of primarily dark berries that are trimmed in a hint of sandalwood

That same fact is true of the mouthfeel

I first tasted the wine looking at the vineyard which is as close as it gets to the Hermitage hill or Côte-Rôtie

Arlaud, Clos Roche Size:3x750ml There is enough reduction to(from a . 36 ha parcel in Mochamps 75% from 25+ year old vines and the remainder from 40+ year old vines). Reduction and a background note of new wood presently dominate the nose but the supple, forward and relatively suave flavors possess good freshness and verve on the delicious, complex, mouth coating and impressively lingering finish. This has an extra dimension of depth relative to the Morey 1ers but otherwise, this isnt all that much better. (91