Armand Rousseau, Chambertin other_regions_italy Composed of 53% Merlot

Composed of 53% Merlot

a top bottling from a top estate

There is ample structure here as well though it’s largely buffered by all of the mid-palate extract and I particularly like the depth

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins

full-bodied palate

Armand Rousseau, Chambertin other_regions_italy Composed of 53% MerlotIt's as though the Clos de Bze and Chambertin have switched places in 2006 as here the nose is positively kaleidoscopic with a huge range of aromas and spice elements along with a hint of menthol. There is excellent freshness and vibrancy to the pure, round, rich and focused full bodied flavors that carry obvious muscle and minerality on the deep, powerful and hugely long finish. This is an extremely impressive effort and one of the finest wines of