Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 County Clare La Violette’s 2006 is a

La Violette’s 2006 is a 100% Merlot cuvee that is running on all cylinders

This is a big but not massive vintage for the Rousseau Cham and I like the sense of proportion and particularly so on the harmonious

this evolves beautifully with air

elegant and fresh nose blends notes of red and dark cherry with those of cassis

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 2014 County Clare La Violette’s 2006 is aA discreet but not invisible touch of wood sets off a more deeply pitched and intensely floral nose that in particular displays notes of violet and lavender along with plum, black cherry, spice and gentle earth scents. There is again excellent volume to the sleek but powerful and concentrated middle weight plus flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the moderately austere finish that delivers flat out superb persistence.