1998 Domaine Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot Clos de Vougeot Rouge 1.5L

1998 Domaine Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot: Monastic Grand Cru Magnum

The 1998 Domaine Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Rouge 1.5L Magnum captures the regal depth and aristocratic structure of the central Côte de Nuits. In particular, the estate’s parcel sits in the prized mid-slope sector of the ancient walled clos, featuring iron-rich limestone-clay soils. In addition, over two decades of cellar aging in large format have woven its structure into complex tertiary beauty.

Tasting Notes for 1998 Robert Arnoux Clos de Vougeot

The wine opens with mature, complex aromas of dried cherry, leather, sous-bois, dried rose petals, and black truffle. Furthermore, nuanced notes of licorice, tobacco leaf, and warm baking spices evolve with aeration. On the palate, muscular yet resolved tannins support a broad, savory core of mature dark berries. Consequently, the finish lingers with noble Grand Cru poise, earthy minerality, and enduring persistence.

Key Wine Details

• Producer: Domaine Robert Arnoux (Arnoux-Lachaux)

• Vintage: 1998

• Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir

• Format: 1.5L Magnum

• Cellar Window: Drink now through 2035

Estate History and Heritage

Domaine Robert Arnoux (now Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux) in Vosne-Romanée traces its history across six generations of Burgundian excellence. Specifically, Pascal Lachaux directed the estate in 1998, continuing the family legacy of crafting deeply concentrated, ageworthy Grand Crus. Moreover, the estate’s old vines in Clos de Vougeot are renowned for their muscular density.

Today, mature library magnums from the Robert Arnoux era are prized by collectors as irreplaceable treasures. As a result, this 1998 bottling represents an authentic and historic portrait of Côte de Nuits nobility.