TN: Emmanuel ROUGET X 2

  • 2009 Emmanuel Rouget Bourgogne Passetoutgrains - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Passetoutgrains (9/21/2020)
    This has come along FAR better than the last bottle 8yrs ago…not the grapey, sour acid bomb…it has softened to a wonderful plush sheen, still showing a bright tartness of cherry and cranberry…very pretty red berry fruit ala a Chassagne rouge…SILKY and smooth…mineral crunch, strawberry field earth tones…dried roses, red licorice, and subtle sandalwood florals. Still drinks super youthful and bright…much more interesting than in its youth. Wish I had more now! (92 pts.)
  • 2014 Emmanuel Rouget Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune (9/21/2020)
    Stellar wine from this lesser AOC…showing the masterful touches of Rouget! Very bright and pure fruit that starts out with that racy 14 acidity…Chablis like with lemon/lime freshness, and chalky limestone minerality…creams up nicely after some air, showing a touch of match strike reduction, which REALLY adds to a sense of a 1er wine here. Love the mix of blossom florals and crushed stones…in super balance…length…mouthfeel…VERY satisfying…especially for the money! (93 pts.)

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