2018 Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru 6x750ml

Robert Parker 96

Aromas of sweet wild berries, plums and peonies mingle with hints of coniferous forest floor, burning embers and spices in a complex bouquet, introducing Lachaux’s 2018 Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru. It’s a full-bodied, concentrated and racy wine that’s deep and multidimensional, with a layered core of fruit built around a bright spine of acidity and framed by rich, powdery tannins. Long and penetrating, this is a magical Latricieres that numbers among the high points of the domaine’s 2018 portfolio. [William Kelley, 01/27/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2060

JancisRobinson.com 18.5

0.53 ha acquired in 2008. In the north of the appellation, in Gevrey-Chambertin. Just 18 hl/ha as the vines had to be pruned hard after the 2017 frost. Yields just 18 hl/ha. 100% whole bunch, 25% new oak. Mid to deep crimson. The darkest wine so far in this line-up of 2018s. A savoury and aromatic beauty. Intense and gently peppery and stemmy on the nose but the dark fruit shines. Dark-fruited and spicy on the palate with a minerally intensity. Effortless intensity, smooth and compact. There’s depth here and still a lightness of touch. Gently chewy finish and the finest of rocky (mineral) spice. A dark beauty. (JH) [03/04/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2038