Arlaud, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_italy A blend of 85% Merlot

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

This is a classic Nuits that is built-to-age and will need it

more volume and it's quite open and expressive

and a hint of chocolate in the background

but could age for decades

Arlaud, Gevrey Chambertin Combottes other_regions_italy A blend of 85% Merlot(from . 45 ha parcel of 70+ year old vines). A strikingly elegant and gorgeously pure nose presents a pretty array of various red berries, tea, spice and a hint of smoke. The restrained, intense and welldetailed medium weight flavors display a subtle minerality before culminating in a harmonious and linear finish that delivers first rate length. The supporting tannins are like those of the Ruchots in that theyre dense but fine. In short this is a