2011 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Cazetiers, 1er Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy Size:75cl pastry cream

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with lots of aromas of rich blackberries and plum cake on the nose with a touch of earthiness

Not old by the standards of this domaine's other vineyard holdings - it was planted in 1980 - this 0

and the length across the palate is remarkable

“Not just ‘like Pétrus’ but a great vintage of Pétrus’

2011 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Cazetiers, 1er Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy Size:75cl pastry creamGood deep red with ruby highlights. Dark raspberry and licorice on the nose, complicated by musky herbs, menthol, leather and game. Then less sweet and more medicinal in the mouth than the Lavaux, displaying distinctly darker flavors. In a more masculine style, finishing with tougher tannins. The vines here average 55 years of age, making them the oldest of the estate. Vinous