Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
2014
Region
France › Burgundy › Côte d'Or › Côte de Nuits › Morey-Saint-Denis › Clos de la Roche AOC
Type
red · still
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
13.5%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes
This wine astounds with its depth and richness. It's a mind-blowing journey through an autumn forest, brimming with intricate layers of meatiness and dried fruit. As it breathes, it unfurls additional layers of red flowers, earth, fried nuts, and barnyard nuances, each element contributing to a tapestry of sensory delight.
The balance is flawless, embodying a delicate, multilayered, and supremely complex character. The aftertaste is a journey in itself, extensive and rich, blending notes of old leather, meat, and a fusion of aged bái mǔdān and mao cha.
This wine doesn't just speak; it tells a compelling story with every sip, leaving a lasting, sumptuous impression.
About
Clos de la Roche (it was granted Grand Cru status in 1936), situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the only appellation in the Domaine not part of Gevrey-Chambertin. This 16.84-hectare vineyard features limestone and calcareous-clay soils from the mid-Jurassic period, with large stone blocks just beneath the soil surface, which contribute to the name of the plot. Domaine Armand Rousseau acquired two parcels in Clos de la Roche, one in 1920-1921 and another in 1975. In total, the family owns 1.48 hectares of this vineyard.
