Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 2018

Wine Spectator: Bright morello cherry, black currant and floral flavors permeate this concentrated, well-structured and intense red. Iron, tobacco and oak spice notes chime in as this winds down on the long, saturated aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2047. 94/100 (2022)

Jancis Robinson: 80% of parcels are in the clayey soils east of the village but the blend also includes Les Estournelles and Clos Prieur. Once their little patch of Craipillot is ready (grandma’s former potager), that will also be included. Destemmed – they just throw some stems into the tank to help with drainage. The smaller berries often hold on to their juice until the grapes are pressed so the wine may not be bone dry when it is put in barrel. Barrel sample. A little darker fruited than the Clos du Château but still explosive in fruit. A touch of vanilla sweetness on the nose. Creamy and chewy, sweet but fresh, darker and more dense than the Clos. Just a touch of peppery spice to add another layer. Finishes with dry tannic finesse, more stony. Long. 17/20 (2019)