Robert Arnoux Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 1971 (Label Damage)

Robert Arnoux Vosne Romanee 1er Cru 1971 (Label Damage)

were just bottled prior to my visit

This is at once more elegant and spicier as well with its pretty combination of red currant

Moderate but not really invasive wood serves as a backdrop for the mix of various dark berry fruit elements where additional breadth is present in the form of earth

There is good muscle and punch to the broad-shouldered and attractively textured flavors that conclude in a firm and mildly austere finish that delivers excellent persistence

a hint of licorice

espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish

blackberry and blueberry fruit

A Napa Valley classic

sappy and punchy finish

This is not a big wine in the context of a Gevrey grand cru but it's balanced and classically styled

but with no sense of heaviness

This is a beauty