Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2015 USA Eden exhibits copious notes of

Eden exhibits copious notes of creme de cassis

Looking like a step up over the ’12

tea hints and a wonderful broad range of spice influences

The old vines are very much in evidence as there is a true abundance of palate soaking dry extract that imparts a velvety mouth feel to the mid-palate and buffers the very firm tannins on the youthfully austere

and what must be nearly 14-15% natural alcohol

Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2015 USA Eden exhibits copious notes ofA discreet lashing of wood easily allows the equally sauvage suffused nose to display its array of various dark berries, earth, floral and soft underbrush scents. The energetic and beautifully well detailed medium weight flavors exude a subtle minerality on the muscular finish that exhibits focused power and excellent persistence. This is one of those relatively rare wines that will age effortlessly for years yet should be enjoyable the entire way.