2016 Ruchottes Chambertin
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Tasting notes
The 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very composed bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and mineral aromas, all focused and delineated with an almost sorbet-like freshness emerging with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a slightly chalky texture. This conveys very good structure, very tensile with a tightly wound, stony finish that feels a little terse but nevertheless is captivating. For serious Pinot Noir lovers only. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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(22 hectoliters per hectare produced; 50% vendange entier ): Healthy medium red. Deep, musky raspberry aroma complicated by complex mineral and soil tones. Velvety, broad and sweet, offering a captivating pliancy to its black raspberry and earth flavors. Finishes rich and very long, with sweet, noble tannins.
About the producer
Based in Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine was established by Georges Roumier in 1924. The domaine started to bottle their own wines in 1945.