Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Armand Rousseau |
Millésime | 2006 |
Pays | France |
Région | Burgundy, Cotes de Nuits |
Raisin | Pinot Noir |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2025 |
Stock | 0 |
A 2006 Charmes-Chambertin – two-thirds of it from Mazoyeres – is light in both color and weight, which seems to reflect normalcy in these vines; but certainly no special precautions taken in extraction, since Rousseau says this site was untouched by hail. There is a fine saline, meat stock, and bright fresh cherry amalgamation on a finely-textured palate, and a subtly bitter-sweet, deeply carnal and refreshingly-, succulently-fruited finish. This is certainly a wine that in an unapologetic sense epitomizes delicacy and finesse. As with others in its stylistic camp and the present collection, I imagine it being best enjoyed within the next half dozen years, while being perfectly prepared for an eventual surprise.
Pure and silky, this is infused with cherry, licorice, mineral and spice notes. Dense without being heavy, intense without being overbearing. Offers great balance and length, with a sweet vanilla and salty licorice aftertaste.