Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Score

96

"Woodsmoke and vanilla appear first on the nose of this wine but are soon superceded by aromas of tart red berry and forest fruit. The palate comes in with drive and elegance. Silky tannins carry a savory note and almost tingling freshness. Despite the concentration and tightly woven, supple tannins, the wine has a sense of toned svelteness. The berry perfume lingers long."

Score

97

"Stunning winemaking from Cyprien Arlaud, who has worked magic with the terroir in 2018. Sourced from a single parcel of 0.43ha in the Mochamps climat, just below the historic Clos de la Roche, this is effortlessly complex and complete, with deftly integrated 30% whole bunches and 15% new wood, fine tannins, racy red berry fruit and a fresh, tapering finish. Textbook stuff."