Philippe Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champs Chenys VV, 2006 SO040226 Yvonne and Michael Cruse's Ultramarine rosé

and Michael Cruse's Ultramarine rosé captures its distinctive character in sparkling form

and it’s seriously compelling

The finish is long and whisper-salty

It’s one of Barolo’s most classic crus—right in the heart of Castiglione Falletto—and Brovia knows how to draw out every layer without rushing things

Mercurey sits just next door to Rully

Philippe Roty, Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champs Chenys VV, 2006 SO040226 Yvonne and Michael Cruse's Ultramarine roséDomaine Joseph Roty holds one of the largest concentrations of old vines in Burgundy, and this Gevrey Chambertin comes from the Champs Chenys lieu dit, a village level plot sitting right beside the Grand Cru Charmes Chambertin on limestone rich marl studded with pebbles. Roty's traditional approach leans on those venerable vines and a generous hand of smoky oak, producing Gevrey of real depth and character. The 2006 is now a fully mature Burgundy,