Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Armand Rousseau 2008
Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Armand Rousseau 2008 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Gevrey-Chambertin grand cru, France), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie. Listed at £1090.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Armand Rousseau 2008 is a Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Gevrey-Chambertin region of Burgundy, France. This wine holds legendary status, with the Clos des Ruchottes vineyard providing a sense of purity and structural tension that is unique in the Côte de Nuits. The 2008 vintage showcases the hallmark Rousseau style, with a perfumed nose of red fruit, earth and crushed stones. The palate is characterised by precision and impressive persistence, reflecting the old vines and the meticulous, minimal-intervention approach to winemaking that has solidified the reputation of this historic domaine.