intense and stony medium-bodied flavors that possess more volume than those of the Reignots before terminating in a wonderfully long and impeccably well-balanced finale

richness and concentration

with youthfully firm tannins adding shape and final grip

red roses and lavender over a core of plum preserves

underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple

Armand Rousseau, Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Vintage:2007 intense and stony medium-bodied flavors(20% new wood). A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if youre going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of science. There is outstanding delineation and intensity to the refined and pure medium bodied flavors that are shaped by deceptively pliant tannins on the saline inflected finish that seems to be constructed from liquid stone, all wrapped in a wonderfully long and pure finish.