Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Vintage:2012 focusing on the cedarwood

focusing on the cedarwood

There are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Altas Gran Reserva 904

brawn and old-style classicism

I would argue that it is not as detailed as other vintages

minerals and toasty lees

Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Vintage:2012 focusing on the cedarwood(20% new wood). A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if youre going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of science. There is outstanding delineation and intensity to the refined and pure medium bodied flavors that are shaped by deceptively pliant tannins on the saline inflected finish that seems to be constructed from liquid stone, all wrapped in a wonderfully long and pure finish.