Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Vintage:2012 persistency and gloss

persistency and gloss

the lack of a new Monfortino might be good or bad news

and sweet red berry fruit add to the wine's stunning allure

I suspect that the mildly chunky tannins will eventually give way to something more reflective of the natural refinement of a classic RSV

Older Merlot vines were replanted three years ago

Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Vintage:2012 persistency and gloss(20% new wood). A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if youre going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of science. There is outstanding delineation and intensity to the refined and pure medium bodied flavors that are shaped by deceptively pliant tannins on the saline inflected finish that seems to be constructed from liquid stone, all wrapped in a wonderfully long and pure finish.