Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 Douro from barrel immediately prior to

from barrel immediately prior to bottling and in bottle

Chapoutier's effort at making sweet vin de paille from raisined and dried-out Hermitage grapes was highly successful in 1991

The wine is off-the-charts great

firm and lingering finish

Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 Douro from barrel immediately prior toThis too reflects just enough wood to mention as it serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the restrained and pure essence of red pinot fruit, earth and discreet spice whiffs. The backward if supple medium bodied flavors possess a beguiling sense of underlying tension that carries over to the detail but very firm, serious and youthfully austere finish that delivers sneaky good length. Of all the Rousseau wines, the Charmes has made the most