Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques 2017

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques 2017Here the nose is more deeply pitched still with its somber yet fresh array of plum, dark currant, newly turned earth and forest floor scents. There is a marked difference in scale as there is better density to the muscular and intense flavors that brim with evident minerality on the firm, serious and moderately austere finale. At least some patience advised. In short, this is textbook Lavaut.

It is not as expressive as the 2012—it is a bit more backward—but it is a more serious wine in many ways

Absolutely spectacular aromatics of spring flowers

the sauvage

balanced and much more complex finale

Extremely full-bodied

pure and driving finish

A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet

In sum this is beautiful juice that is now fully in its prime window of mature drinkability

with an opaque bluish/purple color to the rim

apricot jam) happily mingle with fragrances of beeswax and acacia honey

dazzling Cabernet Sauvignon

wonderfully sweet