Armand Rousseau Estate Clos des Ruchottes Monopole Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2010 Red Burgundy 75cl
Tasting
The proximity of the Lavaux valley brings a later maturity than the other Grand Crus but above all a beautiful freshness.
Mineral wine with an untouchable appearance as it embodies the delicacy and softness of expression of its terroir. It is a caress.
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Food and wine pairings
Braised duck with peas, veal shank with vegetables, roasted stuffed goose, lobster with red wine, partridges, sweetbreads with morels, roasted quail, duck fillets, beef bourguignon, roasted woodcock, stew, lobster with coral sauce, spring veal chop, royal hare, matured rib of beef.
Wine service
- Serving temperature : 16°C
- Aging: 20 years and more
- To be consumed until 2030
Technical specifications
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Estate: Domaine Armand Rousseau
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Cuvée : Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru Monopole
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Country: France
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Region: Burgundy
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Sub-region: Côte de Nuits
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Appellation : AOC Clos des Ruchottes Monopole Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru
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Color: Red wine
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Type: dry, still
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Vintage: 2010
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Grape(s): 100% Pinot noir
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Format: Bottle 75 CL
About the cuvée
The Ruchottes-Chambertin appellation is located above the Mazy-Chambertin, and is composed of the Clos des Ruchottes, the Ruchottes-hauts, and the Ruchottes-bas.
The name “Ruchottes” comes from « Ruchots » which designates the rocks that can be seen outcropping at the entrance of the path, at the bottom of the plot. The Clos des Ruchottes is the monopoly of the Domaine.
Two veins of rock can be observed above and below the Clos, separating it from the rest of the appellation. It is a very stony and shallow terrain.
The vine is planted on oolitic limestone, dated from the Bathonian, which disintegrates under the influence of frost and gives rise to scree. The nature of the rock and the poor soil give the wine a light and nuanced color as well as a fine and elegant body.
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About the estate
It is in Burgundy that the Rousseau family has been working for 4 generations with the same passion and the finest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits...
Eric leads the Domaine with the help of his daughter Cyrielle. Over the years, the Domaine has grown and today works an area of 15 hectares 33, including 3 hectares of Village Appellation, 3 hectares 77 of Premier Cru Appellation, and 8 hectares 51 of Grand Cru Appellation, located in the territories of Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis.
Since its creation, it has become a ritual that naturally establishes itself in the family of winemakers: the previous generation teaches the next so that it perpetuates a close link between Man and the vine as well as the well-done work. This passion for the vine is reborn again and again in the Rousseau family... This deep respect for the terroir is rooted in the family.
The winemaking methods of the Domaine have changed very little since its first harvests. The same rigor in monitoring the fermentation steps is still in place.
After a long wait, the pleasure remains intact. Wines that have a beautiful structure, a beautiful intensity, a substance.
Elegance, finesse, purity on the palate. The only difference observed between the wines comes from the Climate and the vintage. The average production is 63,000 bottles per year spread over 11 different wines. The estate exports 75% to about thirty countries. The rest is intended for a few private individuals, wine merchants, and French restaurants.