Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 Volume:750ML espresso and grilled herbs flesh

espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish

palate coating and ultra-saline finish that goes on and on

500-liter oak foudres

The 1993 finishes with slightly greater focus

It is reminiscent of a cross between the 1947 Cheval Blanc and the 1947 Petrus

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 Volume:750ML espresso and grilled herbs fleshA discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off a more deeply pitched and intensely floral nose that in particular displays notes of violet and lavender along with plum, black cherry, spice and gentle earth scents. There is again excellent volume to the sleek but powerful and concentrated middle weight plus flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the moderately austere finish that delivers flat out superb persistence.