1999 Arlaud Clos de la Roche. Cuvee unique

[winoweenie]

ALMOST a revelation.... BUT when this lovely hit the back of the palate it vanished. Imported by North Berkeley Imports it was touted as a great Burgandy and for the money and I guess maybe it was. Nice brite ruby with a touch of orange. Nose redolent of flowers, asian spices, earth, some smokey components and some jammy red fruits. All came over on the palate. Smooth entry, moderate center and a dissapointing 3 lapper finish. Solid drinking but IMHO prefer one of the lovely aged RRV pinots. 88/88. 40 by the box. 13.5% alc. WW