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Domaine Robert Arnoux
“hugely talented winemaker and his drive and ambition have ensured that the Domaine is now regarded amongst the top tier in Vosne-Romanée”
armit gain agency - Press Release
Anniversary notes by Pascal and Florence Lachaux
Press Release
armit is delighted to announce that they have been appointed exclusive UK agents for the wines of Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in the UK with immediate effect.
Pascal Lachaux arrived in Vosne Romanée in 1985, and fell for Florence, the daughter of Robert Arnoux. By the time Robert, now Pascal’s father-in-law,passed away in 1995, Pascal was already making his mark on the quality of the wines and in the 14 years that have followed, the reputation of the Domaine has risen meteorically. In 2009, Pascal and Florence have finally decided to make the change in name that reflects Pascal’s achievements, and the Domaine will be now known as Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux.
2008-9 has been a momentous year for Pascal and Florence. They have formally changed the name of the Domaine - Pascal joked that after 15 years, his apprenticeship was probably complete - and they have also acquired a new Grand Cru for the cellar, a lovely holding of Latricières-Chambertin.
armit has been buying the Domaine’s wines for a number of years, and we have been enormously impressed with the results over that time, but it is a delight to see the Domaine still forging ahead rather than resting on its laurels.
“For many years we have formed a strong relationship with armit. The UK market has long been one of our most important markets and we are delighted to appoint armit as our exclusive agent. This focused partnership will ensure a high quality distribution of our wines to lovers of fine Burgundy throughout the United Kingdom” Florence & Pascal Lachaux
Ian Ronald, CEO of armit said, "2009 has also been a momentous year for armit and securing the agency for Arnoux-Lachaux is a perfect way to close a year that also included the accolade of Burgundy Specialist of the Year at the IWC. We are very excited to be working ever closer with Pascal and Florence and helping to ensure that their wines are accessible to Burgundy lovers, selected trade partners and the quality end of the hotel and restaurant sector"
History
The name Arnoux has been a feature in Vosne-Romanée since the mid-19th century. Since the early 1990s, Robert Arnoux’s son-in-law Pascal Lachaux has been running the estate. Despite training as a pharmacist, Pascal has proved himself to be a hugely talented winemaker and his drive and ambition have ensured that the Domaine is now regarded amongst the top tier in Vosne-Romanée.
The Estate
Domaine Robert Arnoux comprises some 12 hectares, with the highlights being the small grand cru holdings in Romanée St Vivant, Echézeaux and Clos de Vougeot and some excellent premier cru, particularly Suchots, Reignots and Chaumes in Vosne-Romanée and Corvées Pagets and Procès in neighbouring Nuits-St. Georges.
Pascal also produces excellent wine at village level, particularly from the recent parcel purchased in Chambolle-Musigny but is not content with these alone and has therefore started to bottle under his own name an array of wines sourced from some of the most interesting and highly regarded climats elsewhere in the Côte de Nuits, such as Chambertin Clos de Bèze and Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses.
The Wines
The style at Arnoux is for full, rich and deeply-coloured wines that are built to last but are also accessible in their youth. Pascal is not afraid to use new oak and this can mean that the wines need to be given time to fully integrate and knit together in bottle before displaying their full potential. The wines are faultlessly clean and display rich black fruits and creamy textures. They are clearly the product of healthy vines, great terroir and huge talent. Pascal Lachaux also makes wine under his own label.
Anniversary notes by Pascal and Florence Lachaux
Moments partagés: Echanger entre vignerons, lors des degustations-dîners organisés â Londres par John et son équipe, fait partie des moments de convivialité mémorables, auxquels nous aimons participer.
Histoire préférée sur le monde du vin: Dans le années 1920, un vigneron ayant suffi sament de vignes à travailler à échanger une ouvrée de Grand Cru (428m2) contre un âne; cet âne lui permettant de soulager son dur labeur. Pour la petite histoire, combien d’ânes pourrait-on acheter en 2008 contre une ouvrée de Grand Cru?…
