A more deeply pitched nose reveals notes of dark cherry

it’s naturally less fine and elegant

naturally exotic and broad-ranging nose is comprised by notes of Orange pekoe tea

This is at once very Vosne in character with supporting tannins that are slightly finer than usual

Subtle wood spice notes highlight the reserved

Arlaud, Clos Roche Vintage:2017 A more deeply pitched nose(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