Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos du Château 2019

Red
Gevrey-Chambertin, France
6.2
WineSaint

Fragrant wild strawberry and floral notes show immediate appeal, but the palate reveals uneven tannins that feel somewhat grainy against modest fruit concentration. The rustic charm can't quite mask a lack of depth in the finish for a monopole of this reputation.

wild strawberryred cherryfloral notesrustic earthiness
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Armand Rousseau

Armand Rousseau is the benchmark domaine of Gevrey-Chambertin, holding some of Burgundy's most coveted Grand Cru parcels including Chambertin itself. Allocation is nearly impossible; the wines are studied by collectors worldwide.