Native-yeast fermentation and time on the lees give it a fine-boned
this bottle is both affordable and compelling
complemented by notes of dried herbs and subtle earthy tones
It's fine-boned and herbaceous
and no need to overthink it
Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Grand Cru, 2022 PiedmontOfferJan2024 Native-yeast fermentation and time onArmand Rousseau was among the first to estate bottle in Burgundy, and three generations later, Eric Rousseau continues to produce what many consider the definitive expression of Chambertin. One hundred percent Pinot Noir from Grand Cru rocky limestone soils, organically farmed, ninety percent destemmed, and fermented 18 20 days. The 2022 is described as monumental: supremely ripe black cherry, plum, and cassis loaded with spice and floral notes, with