Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2017

Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2017hile the wood treatment is certainly evident it's more subtle on the overtly cool and restrained nose that is markedly spicy with its combination of relatively high toned aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose petal and a suggestion of earth. There is excellent power and punch to the large scaled flavors that are a combination of power and refinement while being blessed with an abundance of sappy dry extract that imparts a seductive quality to the

focused and hugely long finale

the palate provides a good concentration of taut

blackberries

espresso and grilled herbs flesh out on the huge finish

There is enough wood to notice along with a hint of menthol on the markedly earthy red and dark berry fruit aromas where background hints of spice and floral elements are in evidence

all wrapped in a balanced and velvety finish that is supported by moderately firm tannins

Like virtually all '89s today

earthy and faintly dry medium full flavors are rich

The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the vintage’s precociousness and front-end loaded

rose petal and lightly spiced aromas

moderately complex and have largely resolved the underlying tannins

mouth coating and delicious medium-bodied flavors possess excellent length on the well-balanced if youthfully austere finish that also really firms up as it sits on the palate