Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2021

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2021

at least judging from the list price

Like the Poisets this is notably rich with its relatively large-scaled flavors that also enjoy good density thanks to the abundant dry extract that also coats the palate and pushes the firmer supporting tannins to the background

and a blockbuster finish

While there is a hint of vegetal on the now fully mature aromas of spicy secondary fruit

This up and coming producer is making 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Lamb Vineyard on Howell Mountain

delicious and very complex mouth coating flavors of superb depth and length

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

powerful and concentrated medium weight plus flavors culminate in a ripe

savory clove and tobacco elements and beautiful ‘patina’ notes leading to a long finish with subtle mineral accents

" The late release has certainly tamed this

it does not materially detract from the overall aromatic appeal

dried red fruit