Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche 2014

Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche 2014
The 2014 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a fragrant bouquet, coquettish at first, then opening with wet limestone, Morello and cassis scents; it is very defined and focused though not powerful. The palate is silky smooth on the entry, beautifully poised with pure red cherries infused with orange sorbet and captivating mineralilé on the finish. This is one of the best Clos de la Roche that I have tasted from Rousseau in recent years. (94-96) Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate

Very attractive savoury nose already. Very juicy and lively with masses of tannin. Promising for the future. Eric Rousseau thinks this is less obviously Morey than usual. 18/20 points - Jancis Robinson

This is also moderately reduced and impossible to properly assess. Otherwise there is excellent volume to the equally muscular big-bodied flavors that are richer but don't quite have the same sense of underlying tension before terminating in a palate coating and quite firmly structured finish that delivers terrific length. This is a big but seamlessly well-balanced effort that should also amply repay extended cellaring. 92-94 Points - Allen Meadows, Burghound

Superbly scented wine showing Christmas spices, black fruit and floral notes with a silky texture and a black fruit finish. Absolutely fabulous texture. 95 Points - Decanter