Arnot-Roberts, Pinot Noir Heaven and Earth Vineyard, 2019 Chacra 2023 never showy — translates beautifully

never showy — translates beautifully to Grand Cru scale here: expressive aromatics that stay vivid even after a flight of Côte de Nuits

multi-decade aging arcs

distinctly mineral: orchard fruit and citrus over a savory

The Hubert Lignier Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru 2019 is a masterpiece that combines power and precision

Arnot-Roberts, Pinot Noir Heaven and Earth Vineyard, 2019 Chacra 2023 never showy — translates beautifullyArnot Roberts built its reputation on lean, savory, low alcohol California wines that drink like they came from the Old World, and this Pinot shows exactly why. Heaven and Earth is a hillside vineyard tucked into a secluded coastal valley just east of Occidental, organically farmed and protected by a forested ridge that shields it from the Pacific eight miles away. The short diurnal swing ripens the fruit slowly, giving small berries and dense