Clos de la Roche, Domaine Armand Rousseau 2023

As is also usually the case, this is ever-so-slightly riper than the Mazy with its nose of poached plum, cassis, earth and a whiff of violet. There is excellent punch, if only average density, to the muscular and solidly powerful flavors that display a more subtle bead of minerality on the strikingly long and balanced finale that is less austere than is typical for this wine. This should also be approachable after only 7 to 8 years. Note: from a 1.48 ha holding, 1 ha of which is in Les Fremières and the rest in Clos de la Roche proper

The 2023 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru offers up aromas of plums, dark chocolate, orange zest, spices and petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and sapid palate, with a sweet core of fruit, fine tannins and a mineral finish.