Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2012

Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2012

this is pretty much ready to drink now

Like the Poisets this is notably rich with its relatively large-scaled flavors that also enjoy good density thanks to the abundant dry extract that also coats the palate and pushes the firmer supporting tannins to the background

it is performing better out of bottle

This is at once more elegant and spicier as well with its pretty combination of red currant

all wrapped in a moderately austere and hugely long finish

After having gone through a lengthy period of being almost completely shut down

From a vineyard well-situated between Le Pin and Trotanoy

The 2012s from Diamond Creek represent an homage to founder Al Brounstein and the winery’s 40th anniversary

violet and spiced tea precede succulent and refined medium-bodied flavors that are softly stony while exhibiting excellent persistence on the lengthy

The still very firm and backward middle weight plus flavors possess both excellent mid-palate density and plenty of minerality that carries over to the hugely long finish that is impeccably well-balanced

fresher wines (perhaps not as problematic as 2008

Both wines boast opaque black colors