Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru 'Clos des Ruchottes' Monopole, Cote de Nuits, France 2019

Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru ‘Clos des Ruchottes’ Monopole 2019 is an exceptionally rare and precise Pinot Noir that exemplifies the minerality and elegance of this steep, northern Côte de Nuits vineyard. The nose offers red and black cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, crushed stone, and subtle spice, with an underlying earthy nuance. On the palate it is focused and refined, with bright acidity, silky yet firm tannins, and a concentrated core of fruit that carries through a long, mineral-driven, perfumed finish. Powerful but poised, this 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin is built for long-term cellaring and rewards patience with remarkable depth and clarity.

"The 2019 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a thrilling bouquet struck through with mineral-rich red berry fruit that teasingly takes time to unfurl in the glass; you can sense the limestone, and hints of graphite emerge later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, quite piquant in style, leading to an edgy, slightly chalky finish that bristles with energy. This has great potential as a poised Ruchottes." Vinous 96-98