Christophe Roumier Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2006

Christophe Roumier Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2006

black currants

Here too the middle weight flavors possess a highly seductive texture thanks to the velvety mouth feel that continues onto the serious

the texture is magnificent

orange pekoe tea and plenty of earth

spicy and quite floral nose that features mostly dark berry fruit liqueur-like scents

and flavor dimension not tasting heavy

The 57-acre estate vineyard includes the Helms Vineyard in Rutherford

The acidity seems reasonable but on the lower side

Once again the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is quite sleek if not necessarily more complex on the sappy

with an exceptional nose of crème de cassis

This isn't quite as floral as the Amoureuses but it's even spicier with its purple fruit

Layers of blue and black fruit