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Domaine Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes 2018 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Nuits
subappellation
Chambertin
DC
97
VM
96
WA
94
BH
94
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
Ruchottes-Chambertin is the highest Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin and its altitude was a boon in torrid 2018. It's very much a 'mountain wine', at least in Burgundian terms, showing plenty of peony and rose petal perfume, deftly handled 30% new wood, bright, chalky minerality and a long, refreshing finish. The most focused and elegant of the top Rousseau wines this year. ... More details
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Domaine Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes 2018 750ml

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Professional Ratings
DC
97
VM
96
WA
94
BH
94
DC
97
Rated 97 by Decanter
Ruchottes-Chambertin is the highest Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin and its altitude was a boon in torrid 2018. It's very much a 'mountain wine', at least in Burgundian terms, showing plenty of peony and rose petal perfume, deftly handled 30% new wood, bright, chalky minerality and a long, refreshing finish. The most focused and elegant of the top Rousseau wines this year.
VM
96
Rated 96 by Vinous Media
94-96 The 2018 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a broody nose at first, featuring black rather than red fruit, wet limestone, iris flowers and crushed stone. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins and excellent acidity. Quite saline toward the finish. Superb aftertaste.
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
92-94 Unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, violets, raspberries and rose hips, the 2018 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes is the most ethereal wine in the cellar. Medium to full-bodied, racy and fine-boned, its delicate chassis of chalky structuring tannins is cloaked in fleshy but succulent fruit.
BH
94
Rated 94 by Burghound
An absolutely gorgeous nose reflects cool and pure aromas of the essence of red berry liqueur, spice and soft floral scents. The lilting and mineral-driven middle weight flavors retain excellent delineation and a sophisticated mouthfeel while the sneaky long if decidedly firm finish possesses outstanding complexity. This powerful yet sophisticated and refined Zen-like effort is exceptionally promising.
Winery
Exquisite freshness. A mineral wine with a certain untouchable elegance all the while possessing a delicate and soft expression of its terroir.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Nuits
subappellation
Chambertin
Overview
Ruchottes-Chambertin is the highest Grand Cru in Gevrey-Chambertin and its altitude was a boon in torrid 2018. It's very much a 'mountain wine', at least in Burgundian terms, showing plenty of peony and rose petal perfume, deftly handled 30% new wood, bright, chalky minerality and a long, refreshing finish. The most focused and elegant of the top Rousseau wines this year.
green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
barrel

Region: Burgundy

In the beautiful French wine region of Burgundy, there is archaeological evidence to suggest that there has been viticultural activity going on for at least two thousand years. To add to this, there are early written records praising the exceptional wines produced in this region dating back to the 6th century, making Burgundy one of the oldest established and still operational wine regions in the world. The region is most commonly associated with fine red wines, with Pinot Noir being the primary grape varietal grown on its rolling hillsides and gently sloping valleys. However, Chardonnay grapes are also produced in abundance for the production of their fine white wines, with both varietals benefiting greatly from the region's warm, hot summers and the superb soils which make up the terroir.
fields

Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.
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green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.
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Region: Burgundy

In the beautiful French wine region of Burgundy, there is archaeological evidence to suggest that there has been viticultural activity going on for at least two thousand years. To add to this, there are early written records praising the exceptional wines produced in this region dating back to the 6th century, making Burgundy one of the oldest established and still operational wine regions in the world. The region is most commonly associated with fine red wines, with Pinot Noir being the primary grape varietal grown on its rolling hillsides and gently sloping valleys. However, Chardonnay grapes are also produced in abundance for the production of their fine white wines, with both varietals benefiting greatly from the region's warm, hot summers and the superb soils which make up the terroir.
fields

Country: France

French winemakers are subjected to several laws and regulations regarding the wines they produce, and how they can be labeled and sold. Such procedures are designed to increase the overall quality of the country's produce, and also to ensure that wines made in each particular region or appellation are of a character and type which is representative of the area. Thankfully for consumers of wine world-wide, the French have a particularly high reputation to uphold, and seem to do so flawlessly. Every year, wineries from all over France produce millions upon millions of bottles of fine wine, making the most of their native grape varieties and the excellent terrain which covers most of the country. From the expensive and exquisite red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy, to the white wines and cremants of central France, the French are dedicated to providing the world with wines of the highest quality and most distinctive character.