2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Clos des Ruchottes 6x75cl

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 95

Drink To: 2024-2040

Domaine Type: Grower
Winemaker: Eric Rousseau

Estate Information
Area under vines: 15 hectares
Production: 65 000 bottles per year
Soils: Clay and Limestone
Average age of the vineyards 45 years
Wines are aged in barrels for 18 to 20 months
Planting density : 11 000 foots per hectares
Grape varieties : Pinot Noir
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin
Grand Cru Vineyard Holdings:
  • Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru - 1ha47
  • Clos De La Roche Grand Cru- 1ha48
  • Chambertin Grand Cru- 2ha55
  • Chambertin Clos de Béze Grand Cru- 1ha42
  • Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru -0,53Ha
  • Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru- 1ha06

Premiers Cru Vineyard Holdings:
  • Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetiers- 0,60ha
  • Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques- 2ha21
  • Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux-Saint-Jacques- 0,76ha

£4,260.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

95
Neal Martin

The 2017 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a pixelated bouquet that really expresses the limestone soils of this vineyard: subtle pressed iris scents infuse the red berry fruit, all with brilliant delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is a fine bead of acidity here, again, a little spicy (the leitmotif throughout the Rousseau range) with impressive grip and persistence on the finish. Excellent.

93
William Kelley

At least based on these barrel samples, the 2017 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes has the edge over the Clos Saint-Jacques this year, soaring from the glass with a fragrant bouquet of red cherries, raspberries, spices and orange rind. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive with good concentration at the core, tangy acids and chalky structuring tannins.

18/20
JancisRobinson.com

Some vines were uprooted after 2017 and will be replanted " sometimes some mechanical work of the soil is necessary first, then soil analysis before they do anything. Real richness on the nose. 'This one is happy today', notes Cyrielle Rousseau. Rich and open with dark fruits and just a tiny hint of peppery floral character. Utterly fragrant without being showy. So fine while still firm, so supple, so at ease. A happy wine even now. (JH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Please note the price indicated by Duty Paid shows the cost of the wine with the applicable taxes (Duty & VAT) added.
Cru Wine stores all its wines in-bond with LCB Eton Park. When choosing your Shipping Method, if you would like to keep the wine stored in-bond, please select "1 Month Free Storage at LCB Eton Park". This also applies to wines which are currently En Primeur as these are not available for immediate delivery. Storage charges will apply if you choose to store your wines with us. If you would like your wines delivered, please select "Private Home Delivery in the UK". Duty and VAT will be applied if you choose to have your wines delivered to a UK address. If you live outside of mainland UK additional delivery charges will occur. Please see our FAQs Page for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Burgundy

SUB REGION

Ruchottes-Chambertin

VINTAGE

2017

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

95

DRINK TO

2024-2040

icon-message.png

NEED ADVICE? CALL +44 (0)203 92545

Lines open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

No Recently Viewed Products

Registered company 08579498. Cru Wine Limited, 109 Hammersmith Road, London, United Kingdom, W14 0QH. VAT Number: GB180547111. All rights reserved.