Henri Magnien, Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 750ML LeftRightBord2026 Tasted blind at the Bordeaux

Tasted blind at the Bordeaux 2012 Southwold tasting

It is unashamedly rich on the entry: intense and vibrant with layers of black cherry and cassis fruit pierced by a fine line of acidity

pure red fruits: raspberry

Here too there is a hint of the sauvage but the spice and floral elements render the ripe nose somewhat more elegant even with the ample earth nuances on the plum and dark berry liqueur scents

and it will still be going in a decade hence

Henri Magnien, Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2017 750ML LeftRightBord2026 Tasted blind at the BordeauxThe 2017 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru offers more red fruit than Mugneret Gibourg's Ruchottes and is equally well defined and poised, with disarming transparency. The palate offers vibrant, slightly tart red fruit. Quite spicy in the mouth, surfeit with energy and displaying superb structure and grip on the finish. This is a magnificent Ruchottes Chambertin. Chapeau! Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.