2005 Ruchottes-Chambertin, Clos des Ruchottes, Grand Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy Size:75cl Following on from last year’s

Following on from last year’s marvel

impressive layers of new oak

it feels as if its oak is not well-integrated

I would strongly advise you pick one up before they sell out

It took its time to reach this point but it has been worth the wait

2005 Ruchottes-Chambertin, Clos des Ruchottes, Grand Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy Size:75cl Following on from last year’sThe 2005 Clos des Ruchottes is far too young to approach at the moment and like many others, it appears to be closing up. Here, the aromatics are closed, broody and stubborn, only reluctantly offering fleeting glimpses of black cherries, incense and minerals. The palate is very pure but distant at the moment, a prodigy without a tongue. But the signs are all here: a firm backbone, layer upon layer of fruit, but a wine that is more impressive than