2001 Domaine Robert Arnoux, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Les Chaumes 1x3L

Vinous 88-91

(better pruning to reduce the vigor of these vines has resulted in smaller grapes in the past couple of harvests, Lachaux notes) Excellent red-ruby color. Expressive, Vosne-typical aromas of cassis, flowers and Oriental spices. Sweet and fat but nicely delineated, with lively spice and floral flavors carrying through in the mouth. Finishes juicy and firm, with the structure to age. Promises to be Lachaux’s best Chaumes to date. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2003]

Robert Parker 89-90

The spiced red cherry-scented 2001 Vosne-Romanee Les Chaumes exhibits beautiful concentration, excellent to outstanding depth of fruit, loads of supple tannin, and a long finish. Dominated by blackberries and dark cherries, this is an elegant yet highly expressive wine for drinking between 2004 and 2010. [01/06/2003]

Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010