Armand Rousseau, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy opulent and ultra-intense broad-based flavors

opulent and ultra-intense broad-based flavors also remain extremely backward and tight yet the palate staining finish is hugely persistent

richer and denser than those of the Champeaux but ultimately less complex and not quite as deep on the backend

Tasting Viña El Pisón 1998 twenty years on is a firm reminder that far too many wines are drunk too young

Only the return of warmer weather at the start of September imbued the vintage with a freshness of great Chardonnay in tune with the subtly restrained power of Pinot Noir and a soupçon of rounded Meunier – that final little touch making the wine more pleasurable to drink soon

Armand Rousseau, Charmes Chambertin other_regions_italy opulent and ultra-intense broad-based flavors(from a 1. 47 ha holding of roughly 25+ year old vines that combines . 61 ha in Charmes with . 86 ha in Mazoyres; 20% new wood). Discreet but perceptible wood sets off pretty and nicely layered aromas of red currant, forest floor, spice and a suggestion of warm earth character. There is excellent intensity to the detailed, palate coating and sappy medium bodied flavors that are firm, powerful and unusually robust on the refined, focused and sneaky