2012 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes, Armand Rousseau
A very different profile to the other Grands Crus in the cellar, lean and quite tight with less new oak and flamboyance. Perhaps there was even a touch of Cornas about it? Earthy, red fruits with notes of coal and tar makes this a hugely interesting wine. The old bottles I have been fortunate enough to taste have been magnificent.