Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2017

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2017Here the wood treatment is equally subtle on the restrained nose that displays fresh and cool aromas of red currant, wet stone, tea and forest floor. Like the Ruchottes the mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is quite sleek and ultra intense while flashing plenty of minerality on the strikingly well detailed finish that displays focused power and superb length. This is an exercise in harmony and grace and while it should be approachable after only

red currant

with 13% alcohol and good freshness

While there is a hint of vegetal on the now fully mature aromas of spicy secondary fruit

) It is very fresh

This has blossomed since I first saw it for sure

It is pure

Two wines that I did not see from bottle have turned out to be close to perfection

full-bodied and impressively scaled flavors brim with dry extract that coats the palate and again buffers the decidedly firm tannins on the vibrant and hugely long finish

citrus-tinged finish that is utterly beguiling

as well as piquant hazelnut and almond

It diplays a beautiful golden straw coloured hue

and the concentration is better