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Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru ‘Les Grands Suchots’ ‘Ex-Cellar 2025’
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Pinot Noir
Blackberry
Plum
Raspberry
Rose
White Pepper
BlackberryPlumRaspberryRoseWhite Pepper- Rare Les Grands Suchots from the vineyard’s upper section
- Silky, structured Pinot Noir with raspberry, plum and white pepper
- Deep, expressive and long, with freshness through the finish
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Note the name: It refers to the Arnoux-Lachaux section at the top of the vineyard where there is no dip, and is a usage that has been sanctioned on evidence that it was in use in previous times. Noticeably denser purple, really expressive on the nose too where the dark fruit has not stopped the sense of freshness of the fruit. Tremendous concentration and a real sense of style without the characteristic dip. Such strength of flavour, the noblest of raspberries, right through to the extended crisp finish with little touches of white pepper. As good as it gets! Still tasting it several minutes later.
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About this Wine
Les Grands Suchots 2018 comes from the domaine’s upper section of the Suchots vineyard, where the land avoids the usual dip. It is a deep, expressive and brilliantly concentrated wine, full of raspberry, dark fruit, freshness, fine spice and a touch of white pepper through the long, crisp finish. Powerful but never heavy, this is Suchots with real style, strength and persistence.
Please note: We work directly with the Domaine, therefore all wines are available strictly on allocation. The wines are intended for drinking, not trading and are priced accordingly.
Flavour Profile
Perfumed and dark-fruited, with raspberry, blackberry, plum, rose, white pepper, and a silky, structured finish.
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Best given a little cellar time, then opened for its perfume, depth and silky length.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
best enjoyed after a little beauty sleep in the cellar
Tasting Notes
Les Grands Suchots 2018 is a wine of extraordinary concentration, style and persistence. It comes from the domaine’s section at the top of the Suchots vineyard, where there is no dip in the land, giving a name that reflects both its position and historic usage.
In the glass, the 2018 is deep, expressive and beautifully fresh despite its dark-fruited intensity. There is real density here, but also lift: raspberry, dark berries, fine spice and a flicker of white pepper running through to a long, crisp finish. It is a wine of strength without heaviness, power without bluntness, and the kind of lingering flavour that stays with you long after tasting.
This is Vosne-Romanée at a very high level: perfumed, concentrated, stylish and completely commanding. A wine that shows both the natural grandeur of Suchots and the precision Charles Lachaux brought to the domaine in 2018.
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The Plot
Les Grands Suchots refers to the upper part of the Suchots vineyard, where the land does not have the characteristic dip found elsewhere in the climat. The name has been sanctioned on the basis of historic usage, making it both a geographical and historical distinction within one of Vosne-Romanée’s great Premier Cru sites.
In 2018, the wine showed remarkable density, freshness and length, with the darker fruit of the vintage carried by energy rather than weight. It is a powerful expression of Suchots, but one with real finesse and shape.
Technical Details
The 2018 vintage marked a key moment in Charles Lachaux’s changing approach in the vineyard. Around half the domaine’s vineyards were still manually hedged, while the other half were trained much higher and left untrimmed, a shift that brought greater colour, intensity and fruit concentration.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Vosne-Romanée |
| Climat | Les Grands Suchots |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
There are turning points in every great region. Moments where tradition meets vision, and something extraordinary happens. For Burgundy, one of those moments is Charles Lachaux with the family domaine, Arnoux-Lachaux.
Since taking the reins of his family domaine in 2012, Charles has transformed Arnoux-Lachaux into one of the most closely followed names in the region. The wines are now among the most sought-after in the world – not for their rarity alone, but for their clarity, precision, and sense of life.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Rare Find
Exceptionally scarce and nearly impossible to find, a true hidden gem. A wine reserved for those who seek the extraordinary.
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
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Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
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2,000
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84
Appellations
33
Grand Cru AOCs
What’s in the Box
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Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
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FAQs
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Is this wine ready to drink now?
This will benefit from time in the cellar. You can open it now if you enjoy youthful energy, but patience should bring more depth, harmony and complexity.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
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How is it packed?
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Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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