1995 Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

The Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos Des Ruchottes possesses an appealing nose of dark berries, cherries and Asian spices. It is a medium-to-full-bodied wine bursting with currants, minerals, earth and cinnamon. Complex, long and velvety-textured, this delicious wine should be held 5-6 years, and enjoyed over the following 7+ years. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Importer: Frederick Wildman, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Fresher, deeper red. Much more complex aromas of black cherry, raspberry, leather, game, herbs and spices. Suave, silky and concentrated; fresher than the Clos de la Roche thanks to harmonious acids. Really seamless texture. Finishes with well-buffered tannins, very good grip and strong fruit.