2016

Ruchottes-Chambertin "Clos des Ruchottes" Monopole

Grand Cru

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Description

2016 Domaine Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin "Clos des Ruchottes" Grand Cru
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark The 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru, which Cyrille described as her “heart wine,” has a superb bouquet with ebullient dark cherries, bergamot, blackberry and briary, wonderful delineation and demonstrating more exuberance than Mugneret-Gibourg (which as affected by frost, whereas Rousseau was not). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, shimmering red fruit, outstanding mineralité and a subtle crescendo toward the pixilated finish. Is this the finest Ruchottes-Chambertin in 2016? Without a shadow of a doubt.(NM) Inner quote mark (12/2017)

97 points Wine Spectator
Outer quote mark Alluring, saturated flavors of pure cherry, currant and wild strawberry are at the core of this juicy red. As this evolves on the palate, licorice and spice notes emerge and vibrant acidity kicks in. Beautifully balanced, showing terrific energy and a long aftertaste of fruit, spice and mineral. Best from 2024 through 2045. Inner quote mark (9/2019)