Ruchottes Chambertin 2016 Christophe Roumier

Classification	Grand Cru
Type	Red
Brand	Christophe Roumier
Vintage	2016
Country	France
Region	Burgundy, Cotes de Nuits
Grape	Pinot Noir
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	1

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The 2016 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is labelled under Christophe's own name as usual. He told me that it was impacted by around 20% by the frost, unlike Mugneret-Gibourg or Rousseau’s that were both spared. Christophe posited that this might be due to the weeds between the rows exacerbating frost damage. It has a tightly wound bouquet at first, very mineral-driven, with cold limestone permeating the pure dark berry fruit. There is just a very slight shrillness here. The palate is medium-bodied with a strong saline influence right from the beginning. It has a firm and almost foursquare structure, and yet there is outstanding focus. Quibbling, it is not quite as persistent as the 2015 Ruchottes-Chambertin last year, then again, you are not going to refuse any, if offered.

BOW (8.50)