2018 Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Chambolle-Musigny

“Soaring from the glass with scents of raspberries, plums and cherries, mingled with inviting nuances of peonies and dark chocolate, Lachaux's 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Village is medium to full-bodied, velvety and enveloping, with lively acids and exquisitely refined tannins that frame a deep and sapid core of fruit. (WK)” (02/2020)

“A more elegant nose is comprised by notes of the fresh and airy essence of red and dark cherry, violet and soft spice wisps. Here too there is very good vibrancy to the lilting and well-detailed medium weight flavors that flash evident salinity on the focused, balanced and sneaky long finale. A quality Chambolle villages. *Outstanding, Top Value*” (01/2020)

“Higher elevation and an exposition tilted northwards gives a cooler edge to this wine. Very perfumed, it has poised raspberry aromas and perfect Chambolle typicity. Yet it's denser than expected, compact rather than robust or overtly tannic. The finish is limpid, though it seems to lack a little drive on the finish. But it's persistent and stylish. (SB)” (03/2020)

“1.62 ha in five plots at the top of the Chambolle slope, near the limestone cliffs, all facing north and north-east. 100% whole bunch. Mid, transparent cherry red. A little more stemmy than the Nuits-St-Georges but still subtle. Peppery freshness to the scented dark-red fruit. Just wafts out of the glass with a gentle floral and red-fruited character that is pure Chambolle. Utterly moreish and mouth-watering. Gentle, supple, refined in every way and so persistent in its gentleness and freshness. The tannins are succulent and deliciously finely dry on the finish. 17/20 points (JH)” (03/2020)