Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2000

Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2000

palate coating and ultra-saline finish that goes on and on

A notably ripe nose displays cassis

The Méo style of emphasizing a blend of power and finesse works extremely well in a vintage like 1990 and this is wonderfully expressive with its seductive blend of secondary fruit

pure and airy red berry fruit scents along with a profusion of floral elements that are also trimmed in a discreet application of wood

Like virtually all '89s today

The acidity seems reasonable but on the lower side

3% alcohol and 76

This is so well-balanced that despite how young it is at present

There is outstanding power and concentration to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a robust mouth feel and ample minerality

or those white soils

made from grapes grown by David Abreu at his estate vineyards in Napa

as well as piquant hazelnut and almond