2010 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Clos Saint-Jacques (Six Bottles)

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6 x 2010 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Gevrey Chambertain 1er Cry 'Clos Saint-Jacques'

The vineyard faces south-east and benefits from maximum exposure to the sun, while its proximity to the Combe Lavaux keeps it cool. The Clos Saint Jacques is implicitly recognised as a Grand Cru, but was overlooked at the time of the official AOC Grand Cru classification; it belonged to the Comte de Moucheron, a fervent royalist who refused to allow his land to become part of the Republican classification system.

The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques flows across the palate with fabulous depth and richness. Dark red fruit, licorice, smoke and exotic spices all come together in the glass, while the intensity of the fruit covers every corner of the palate. This huge, powerful wine will require considerable patience, but it is impeccable, not to mention stunning in its beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045. 95-97pts (Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate)

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