Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru from Christophe Roumier does not have the pedigree of the best Mazis-Chambertin from Faiveley that was the standout tasting of the flight. Part of the reason is that there remains quite a bit of oak on the nose and there is also just a touch of reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, masculine and very structured, sturdy and broad-shouldered. There is density to the Ruchottes-Chambertin and one suspects that its finesse will only be revealed with bottle age.