Smelling of lightly-cooked black cherry, sage, mint, and walnut oil, the Arlaud 2005 Chambolle-Musigny Les Sentiers offers a sappy, dense, smoky palate impression with impressive density, high-toned inner mouth aromas, and tactile spicy pungency. This wine has a measure of unintegrated tannins, as well as a touch of finishing heat.
A Peter Vezan Selection (various importers), Paris; fax 011 33 1 42 55 42 93.