Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2014

Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2014There is enough wood to notice framing the exuberantly spicy red and dark currant aromas that display an abundance of sauvage and earth nuances. The cool and pure medium weight plus flavors are remarkably refined for a young Chambertin yet there is clearly plenty of power lurking beneath the refined veneer. This is a big but not massive vintage for the Rousseau Cham and I like the sense of proportion and particularly so on the harmonious, superbly

from barrel immediately prior to bottling and in bottle

This exotic

and earth notes in this medium-bodied

pure and driving finish

This is a big wine even by the outsized standards of a great Clos de la Roche yet the balance is faultless

remarkable harmony

apricot jam) happily mingle with fragrances of beeswax and acacia honey

muscular and very serious

rose petal and lightly spiced aromas

it still stood out for its purity

inky/plum/garnet/purple color offers up scents of beef blood

floral and really attractive with intense fruit