Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This is a big but

This is a big but focused Bèze that has already begun to shut down

If it develops as I think it will

hints of pencil box and cedar emerging with time

(a mix of vine ages though the oldest date from 1938)

sensual beauty imbued with the essence of black pepper

Arlot, Romanee Saint Vivant other_regions_italy This is a big but(from a . 25 ha parcel that was planted in 1973 an average vintage produces 3 barrels). As one would fully expect, this is aromatically completely different from the nose of the Clos des Forts with a beautifully elegant and medium toned nose suffused with highly spiced dark berry fruit liqueur. The supple and seductively silky flavors are underpinned by ultra refined tannins before terminating in a finish that is borderline austere and firmer than the