Domaine Georges Roumier   Ruchottes Chambertin

2012 Ruchottes Chambertin

By Domaine Georges Roumier

2012 Ruchottes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France

The resplendent 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin from the hallowed cellars of Domaine Georges Roumier is a paragon of precision and grace that has steadily ascended in the echelons of fine Burgundian collectables. My thorough voyage through the years has acquainted me intimately with the nuances that each vintage impresses upon its wines; 2012 stands out as one of those remarkable years where balance and structure flirt magnificently with Mother Nature's own script.

 

Complexity Meets Charisma: A Vintage of Note

In a nod to the region's capricious climes, the 2012 vintage in Burgundy was besieged by erratic weather, proffering its crop under a veil of uncertainty. Yet, it is from such a crucible that the master vintners of Domaine Georges Roumier coaxed forth a Ruchottes Chambertin replete with an intricate profundity that belies its turbulent conception. Investors court these very bottles—their potential for graceful ageing married perfectly with their enigmatic beginnings.

 

A Tapestry of Terroir: The 2012 Encore

One sips the 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin not merely to taste but to journey; its aromatic palisade heralds red cherry and earthy undertones, a whisper of spice trailing close behind. On the palate, this wine delivers a balletic performance—a thrumming core of ripe fruit enlivened by taut acidity and silken tannins. One is hard-pressed to find another vintage so articulately expressive of its terroir; a testament to both nature's bounty and the winemaker's artisanal creed.

To sip this incarnation from Domaine Georges Roumier is to understand both the might and finesse that define Burgundy's oeuvre—attributes keenly sought after by sagacious investors. Its texture, depth, and ageing potential render the 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin an unmissable feature in any serious collection.

Few vintages articulate their origins as astutely as the 2012 production from Domaine Georges Roumier—one bottle elevates a cellar; several mark a commitment to lasting quality and maturation finesse that are sought-after in wine investment circles.]]>

 

Closing Notes: An Ascent into Elegance

In closing, this bountiful offering from Domaine Georges Roumier is a standing ovation to 2012 - a year sculpted by challenge and crowned with accomplishment. To partake in the 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin is not just an addition to an investment portfolio; it is an investment in sensorial history—a vestige of time’s passage cradled within each bottle.

Market price (USD)

$18,170.00

12x75cl

Highest score

92

POP score

1240

Scores and tasting notes

92

Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Christophe Roumier does not have the pedigree of the best Mazis-Chambertin from Faiveley that was the standout tasting of the flight. Part of the reason is that there remains quite a bit of oak on the nose and there is also just a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, masculine and very structured, sturdy and broad-shouldered. There is density to the Ruchottes-Chambertin and one suspects that its finesse will only be revealed with bottle age.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 2015

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