Domaine de l'Arlot Vosne Romanee Les Suchots 1er Cru 2015 (750ML)

93 WS / 94-96 WA / 91-93 BH

Black currant, black cherry, violet and toasted spice aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this suave red. Shows prominent oak today, so give this time to find equilibrium. Best from 2022 through 2043.—Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator

The 2015 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots is 100% whole bunch this year, the first time that this has been done and it was raised in two-thirds new oak. Frankly, I was concerned that might be too much, but on the contrary it is actually quite difficult to discern and it allows the mineralité to really shine through, tempering the usual opulence of this vineyard and offering something very focused and energetic. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tension and poise, well-judged acidity, razor-sharp precision with a very long, saline aftertaste. This is one of the best Les Suchots that I have encountered in the 2015 vintage, though it deserves several years in bottle. Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate

Tasting note: A completely different aromatic profile offers up a wide variety of spice and floral elements, in particular rose petal and violet, that add a touch of elegance to the cassis and dark cherry-scented nose. There is a rich, suave and velvety texture to the palate coating medium weight flavors that deliver excellent length on the firm but not really austere finish that suggests 10 to 12 years should see this at its best. Allen Meadows – Burghound - Outstanding