Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers 2016
This Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Les Cazetiers 2016, from Domaine Armand Rousseau, is a Pinot Noir aged in oak barrels. Its aromas of red fruits and fine spices are paired with a silky and mineral palate. Perfect for cellaring 10 to 15 years, it is a sublime match for game and aged cheeses.
Domaine Armand Rousseau A family estate rooted in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, where rigour and tradition have shaped wines of rare precision for nearly a century. - Terroir: Clay-limestone and marl soils, typical of the Premier Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, lending the wines a chalky minerality and structured elegance. - Vinification: A respectful approach to the fruit, combining long maceration and ageing in oak barrels to reveal the purity of the Pinot Noir.
Tasting notes for Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Les Cazetiers 2016 To the eye: A garnet red robe of silky clarity, tinged with ruby highlights that dance in the light. On the nose: An airy bouquet where fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, a peppery touch and a subtle note of undergrowth mingle, all lifted by a saline minerality. On the palate: A velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a mineral tension, stretching into a long and precise finish, where a balance between ripeness and freshness emerges. Serve at 14-16°C in a Burgundy glass to enhance its complexity.
Vintage 2016 A vintage marked by harmonious ripeness, where freshness and concentration unite to offer wines of great precision. - Ageing potential: Keep until 2030-2035 under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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