2023 Ruchottes Chambertin

The 2023 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes is pretty and ethereal, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cherries mingled with rose petals, orange oil and spices. Medium to full-bodied, pure and weightless, with racy acids, melting tannins and a saline finish, it's one of the highlights of the range.

Cask sample. Mid ruby. Slightly sweeter red berries on the nose and palate, after the Clos de la Roche, raspberries and cherries. Dry, savoury style. Excellent balance and length. (MH)

The 2023 Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru has a spellbinding bouquet with pure red fruit, hints of blueberry and incense. There is real mineralité here. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, sublime poise and energy from beginning to end, and just a hint of white pepper toward the finish. This will rank alongside the 2022.