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On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 5:04:41 PM UTC-4, Emery Davis wrote:
> Haven't posted many notes lately, in spite of a plethora of great wines
> this summer, and I keep thinking about it. But this time, right next to
> the computer as in town for a few days, and for a going away dinner
> opened this Arnoux Pere et Fils Savigny-Les-Beaune "Les Pimemtiers" 2011,
> with roast poussin stuffed with wild rice and grapes.
>
> A lovely mature dark fruit pinot nose upon opening, and initially quite
> mature tasting before opening into fresh pinot cherry with layers of herb
> and sous-bois. Clean and straight forward with decent length. Really an
> enjoyable Arnoux and a great bargain for anyone who can find it, I think
> we paid Mme around 12 EU for it. Will age but too enjoyable now to leave
> hanging around.
>
> -E


Thanks Emery! Always on the lookout for a quality bottle below $20 USD.