Gevrey Chambertin Armand Rousseau 2006

Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 2006 is a red Burgundy produced from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation of the Côte de Nuits. Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the shining stars of Burgundy and the wines it produces are by far some of the most collectible in the world. For four generations, the Rousseau family have worked tirelessly and passionately on some of the finest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits. Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, the domaine unquestionably sits amongst the greats of Burgundy with a portfolio of wines from some of the most revered vineyards in the region. "The Rousseau 2006 Gevrey-Chambertin displays a fascinating and unusual aromatic melange of wood smoke, cola, cherry, and cocoa powder. While relatively light in colour and body, it is brashly smoky and bitter sweet in finish, as well as downright refreshing. Eric Rousseau`s own litany of its virtues – not an unfamiliar one among growers this vintage, or among Rousseau`s comments on his other 2006s – is ""equilibrium, vivacity, and finesse."" I would recommend placing it at table based on its particular virtues, and doing so within the next 3-4 years ,although, naturally, this and other Rousseau 2006s might make a fool of me with its stamina." David Schildknecht, 2009