An expressive Pinot Noir from a warm Burgundy year
The Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Vosne-Romanée 2018 is a refined expression of Pinot Noir from the heart of the Côte de Nuits. Sourced from three carefully managed parcels—Les Communes, Les Saules, and Les Bossières—this wine embodies the elegance and complexity that characterizes Vosne-Romanée. The 2018 vintage produced perfectly ripe grapes, resulting in a wine with depth, structure, and remarkable balance.
Tasting notes
In the glass, the wine shows a deep ruby red color. The nose is expressive and layered, with aromas of sweet wild berries, plums, orange peel, rose petals, wood smoke and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a silky texture, bright acidity and impressive depth. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit and spice.
Reviews & Awards
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Robert Parker – Wine Advocate: 91 points
"At a modest 13.2%, the 2018 Vosne-Romanée Village is actually Lachaux's ripest wine this year, and it shows brilliantly, unfolding with aromas of sweet wild berries, plums, orange peel, rose petals, wood smoke and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated, it's deep and lively, with juicy acidity and powdery structuring tannins." -
CellarTracker: Average score of 92.1 points (based on 28 reviews)
Wine and food
This wine really comes into its own alongside refined dishes such as:
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Roast duck breast with cherry compote
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Rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic
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Risotto with truffle and Parmesan cheese
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Mild cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or Reblochon
Particulars
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Origin: Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
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Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
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Alcohol percentage: 13.2%
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Maturation: Maturation in French oak barrels
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Packaging: 0.75 liter bottle
Serving advice
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Serving temperature: 16–18°C
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Decanting: Recommended to decant 1 hour before serving
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Storage potential: Up to 2040 and possibly longer under optimal conditions