1993 Domaine Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Rated, but no tasting note. Arnoux's 1993s are unequivocally major successes for the vintage. Before his death, Arnoux and the man currently responsible for the wine-making, Pascal Lachaux, had been voluntarily moving toward less fertilization, higher extraction, and more natural bottling. To their credit, the 1993s were bottled without fining or filtration. These are promising wines, with considerable complexity, well-integrated tannin, and copious quantities of sweet, expansive Pinot Noir fruit. A Peter Vezan Selection, various American importers, including Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. (617) 395-3300