Chambers | Focus on the Wine 🍷

🌸It was an absolutely amazing night with everyone bringing their own bottles (BYOB), and every wine was truly impressive. 🌟 The Camuzet initially seemed a bit corked, but it managed to recover. When compared side-by-side with the Rouget Eche, the Rouget clearly had a better structure and acidity, with hidden floral notes (yes, the primary aromas are still there and haven't faded). 🌊 The wine's texture felt more like an uncle than a nephew, with a slight hint of dark-roasted coffee beans.☕ 🍃The 96 Bousse, crafted by Nicolas Potel in his second-to-last year, was very meaty and slightly salty, with a masculine, black-metal vibe. The Leroy was classic "old lady" style, with notes of strawberry, blackberry, and verbena. The tannins were substantial but very elegant, making me think of Chambolle-Musigny. 🍇 🎢 The Roumier Ruchottes was the most unexpected of all. The firm tannins, ethereal acidity, and heavy oak influence made me think of a village-level wine from Vosne-Romanée during a blind tasting, and I ended up guessing Echezeaux from Rousseau. 🌸This was a completely different experience from the 2012 Ruchottes I had before. Last night's 2001 bottle had some of the most pronounced tannins I've ever encountered in any wine I've tasted, easily in the top five or even top three. A truly extreme expression. 🥂 #NewYork 🌃🌟