Winery - Arnoux & Fils
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Many of the Arnoux wines have a slightly hard edge to their tannins, and this bottling is no exception. What it does have going for it is plenty of strawberry and raspberry fruit layered over a leathery base. Firm on the finish. Drink now–2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows a bit more suppleness and fruity intensity than Arnoux's other wines, adding hints of clove to the leather and raspberry flavors. Drink now-2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pleasant surprise, Arnoux’s 2005 blanc turned out very well, boasting floral scents and rich, mouthfilling heft. A solid, chunky wine with enough nuance to keep it interesting; try with roast chicken. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rather oaky, with cedar and tobacco notes that leave a strong impression on the palate. Lacks the suppleness of the 2003 version. Well made, just a bit stern in the house style.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with hints of menthol and cedar, then adds some relatively modest fruit that leans toward red cherries. Picks up a slightly horsey note on the finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pleasant quaffer, this medium-bodied red smells and tastes like cherries rolled in pepper and clove. No great depth or complexity, just solid, everyday wine at a realistic price. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with seemingly supple leather and cherry notes, but they build to powerful tannins on the finish. A bit too drying to be completely balanced, but the tannins would cut nicely through a fatty steak. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light in color and body, with modest cherry aromas and flavors. Picks up hints of tea leaves on the finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Stewed fruit, prune, baked plum and sweet spice aromas prevail, with a very slight oxidative note. Moderately high flavor intensity with generous amounts of ripe, baked red and black fruits, linzer tart flavors and dried herbs. Fairly crisp, with a slight tannic grip - an honest country wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Richly fruity and spicy, with lots of dried plum and cherry notes. This is richly textured and complex, featuring leather and baking spices alongside the fruit. Long and softly tannic on the finish, with a good 7-10 years' of life ahead of it.
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