2018 Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, Les Proces 6x750ml

Robert Parker 93

Notes of plums, wild berries, orange rind and coniferous forest floor introduce the 2018 Nuits Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Proces, a medium to full-bodied, layered and succulent wine that’s supple and charming, with refined tannins and a lively spine of acidity that carries through the precise, mineral finish. This, too, is a fine success. This lieu-dit is located at mid-slope next to Les Pruliers just to the south of the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges. [William Kelley, 01/27/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050

JancisRobinson.com 17

0.7 ha of vines nearly 100 years old on light-coloured sandy soil, overlooking the town of Nuits-St-Georges. No hail here so 100% whole bunch. Very light in colour and a little bricky. Peppery, stemmy nose. Lovely if you like that style but it might be too extreme for some. Even though the flavour is stemmy, the tannins are incredibly delicate. Long and mouth-watering. I love it but beware the specific style. Long, cool and elegant. You could drink this now. Or at least I could. (JH) [03/04/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2028