The Le Chambertin 2010 from Domaine Trapet is quite accessible with a fine forward fruityness. In the bouquet lovely aromas of red berry fruits - notes of strawberries and raspberries - a lovely airy minerality with a discrete hint of oak. On the palate quite lovely red midpalate fruit - focused by …
Gevrey Chambertin
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin 2011
The Chambertin Grand Cru 2011 from Rousseau is a full level up in quality from the Clos de Beze. In the bouquet a refined expression of pinot fruit, terroir and oak - notes of strawberries, forest berries, pomegarnate. The oak is already quite well integrated in the nose and supporting the complex …
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Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Clos de Beze 2011
The Chambertin Clos de Beze 2011 is the most backward wine of the Rousseau lineup - but no doubt well worth waiting for. In the bouquet toasted oak, fine minerality combined with a lovely dark jelly fruit with elements of strawberries, dark cherries, dark forest berries and liquorice. On the palate …
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Domaine Armand Rousseau, Clos Saint Jacques 2011
The Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques 2011 from Rousseau is slightly more backward and aloof than the Ruchotte. In the bouquet red and darker forrest berries, currently with a quite strong impression of the new oak. On the palate quite a step up in concentration from the Ruchotte Chambertin, …
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Domaine Armand Rousseau, Ruchotte Chambertin 2011
The Ruchotte Chambertin 2011 from Rousseau is a true beauty with a fantastic charm and energy. In the bouquet lovely sophisticated red fruits - strawberries, dark cherries, raspberries and pomegranate jelly. The fruit is beautifully supported by a lovely minerality and a playful acidity. The palate …
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