Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Ruchottes Chambertin Clos Ruchottes Gc15
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; cool pre-fermentation maceration, gravity transfer to barrel; extended élevage 18–24 months with limited new oak; bottled unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Energetic, pure red and dark cherry, crushed strawberry, floral (peony/lavender), orange peel, subtle cocoa and woodsmoke, pronounced minerality, fine-grained tannins and laser-like precision on a long, vibrant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, shiitake stir-fry, char siu, Cantonese roasted meats.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Armand Rousseau, a revered family domaine founded early 20th century in Gevrey‑Chambertin, owns the monopole Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru and numerous top Gevrey sites; tradition combines careful viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (RP) 96–98; Vinous 93–95; Burghound 93; Decanter ~93; broadly praised by top critics for 2015 vintage quality