Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 Douro the Charmes has made the

the Charmes has made the most progress over the last 5 years as it's finally beginning to consistently achieve grand cru quality

This has all of Noval's typical grace and elegance while the complexity level is nicely above average

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

from barrel immediately prior to bottling and in bottle

A restrained and markedly cool nose reflects notes of violet

Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 Douro the Charmes has made theThis 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