Arnoux Lachaux Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Proces 2013 Speyside An exuberantly expressive nose jumps

An exuberantly expressive nose jumps from the glass to reveal a lovely array of earth

This is austere but not really rustic and should amply reward mid to long-term cellaring

jammy blackberries and cassis

Eden exhibits copious notes of creme de cassis

Arnoux Lachaux Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Les Proces 2013 Speyside An exuberantly expressive nose jumpsA pretty and well layered blend of both red and black pinot fruit is liberally laced with earth, spice and floral elements. The well delineated and punchy middle weight flavors possess ample richness as well as very good volume before concluding in a slightly more powerful and complex finale.