top of page
Whispers of the Grand Terroirs
Ruchottes Chambertin 
Grand Cru, Domaine Michel Bonnefond 
vinifié par Christophe Roumier, 1988
 
Grands Echezeaux
Domaine de la Romainée-Conti, 1997
 
Chambolle-Musigny
1er Cru, Les Amoureuses
Domaine Robert Groffier, 2011
 
 
In accordance with our agreement with the International Association of Rare and Old Wines, images of the actual bottles can only be shared once payment has been completed. 
 
Thank you for your understanding!

Whispers of the Grand Terroirs

SKU: 1
HK$77,800.00Price

  • ① Introduction

     

    The 1988 Ruchottes-Chambertin from Domaine Michel Bonnefond—vinified by Christophe Roumier—is a highly coveted rarity. During the 1980s–1990s, Roumier produced the wines from this vineyard under contract, making this bottle a “hidden Roumier Ruchottes,” admired for its finesse, purity, and tension-driven structure.

     

    Ruchottes-Chambertin sits on the upper slopes of Gevrey-Chambertin, where limestone dominates. The vineyard typically yields refined, mineral, high-toned wines. Roumier’s signature precision gives the 1988 vintage a remarkable balance of structure and elegance.

     

    1988 is a classic, firm, long-lived Burgundy vintage.

     

    ② Terroir Characteristics

     

    Key traits of Ruchottes-Chambertin:

     

    • High-slope vineyard with pure white limestone

    • Very thin topsoil

    • Rapid drainage

    • Naturally produces focused, mineral, tensile wines

    • More refined and “stonier” than many other Chambertin-sector Grand Crus

     

    Roumier enhances verticality, finesse, and aromatic clarity.

     

    ③ Style of the 1988 Vintage

     

    1988 is structured, cool-toned, and exceptionally age-worthy.

     

    Aromatics:

    Red cherry, wild strawberry, rose, dried spices, forest floor, white pepper, and lifted minerality.

     

    Palate:

    Tense, fine, bright acidity; refined tannins with firm backbone; long, mineral-driven finish.

     

    Maturity:

    Now showing dried flowers, herbs, leather, and pronounced stone-like minerality—a classic old-school Roumier expression.

bottom of page