Clos Vougeot Grand Cru - 1997 - Robert Arnoux
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru - 1997 - Robert Arnoux
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Product Features
- Producer: Robert Arnoux
- Region: Burgundy, France
- Origin: Private Naturkellerei (France)
- Vintage: 1997
- Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
- Size: 0.75 L
- Alcohol: 13%
- Pairings: Perfect with red meat, roasts, game, and aged cheese.
- Awards: Rating: 93 James Suckling
The 1997 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru by Robert Arnoux is an expression of exceptional finesse and depth, characterized by a silkier and more aristocratic style than the more muscular versions of this famous cru. Visually, it presents a bright and transparent garnet red, typical of Arnoux’s mastery in handling the extraction of Pinot Noir. The nose is a hypnotic bouquet of small candied red fruits, such as raspberry and red currant, which intertwine with floral notes of peony and wilted violets and gradually evolve into hints of incense, blond tobacco, and an iron-like minerality reminiscent of the red soil of the Clos.
On the palate, the wine surprises with its masterful balance between the richness of the 1997 vintage and the producer’s stylistic elegance: the tannin structure is very fine, almost imperceptible, and envelops the palate with a velvety softness that never sacrifices vertical tension. At the table, this Grand Cru finds its perfect match with refined dishes such as roasted pigeon with porcini mushrooms or stuffed quail with black truffle, which highlight the wine’s delicacy without overpowering it. It also pairs excellently with a risotto made with brown stock and marrow, where the wine’s structure harmonizes with the dish’s savory notes and richness in a dance of elegant flavors.
Rating: 93 James Suckling
Label: Slight signs of aging
Caps: Slight signs of aging
Level: Nape
Color: Perfect
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