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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.6 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 109 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 10/5/2023 & rated 94 points: Rousseau Clos St Jacques and Corton-Charlemagne Dinner (Sepia - Chicago IL): In vertical. Lots of dense and powerful black fruit with, with noticeable structure. Less complexity vs my favorite vintages tonight, but some preferred it based on its sheer size and volume. (736 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 10/5/2023 & rated 97 points: 09|07|06|02|01|96|90 vertical. WOTN and a glorious Rousseau with beaming, rich, decadent meat-filled black cherry fruit. This has it all — depth, purity, complexity, concentration, energy. At peak. (1027 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 7/1/2023 & rated 96 points: For me WOTN of Rousseau CSJ 88/94/95/96/99/07 by a whisker for today's enjoyment. A very dark fruited palate, with noble earth, very "clean" / more pure than the other vintages, lots of stealth in this and probably great now but for next 20 years too. Lovely showing! (1263 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 5/27/2023 & rated 94 points: From magnum. Umami gaminess to this bottle. Fruit and ripeness fully in control in this bottle. (1158 views) | | | Tasted by ricardito on 8/3/2022 & rated 96 points: Purchased on release and stored in cold cellar. Medium ruby colour with no bricking and bright Tayberry bathed in barnboards on the nose. Palate still tight with a viscous blending of brambleberry's and Tulare tangy cherries, expanding on the back end with a silky, gamey white pepper finish. Very 1996 and a great CSJ still needing time. Rousseau CSJ perennially develops into one of the top ten 1er crus in Burgundy. Best 2026-2050. (1866 views) | | | Tasted by AValdes on 6/14/2022 & rated 94 points: Second time in as many months. Perfect on the nose, great on the palate. Holds up pretty well to the Beze (which is saying something) (2007 views) | | | Tasted by shifter on 6/11/2022 & rated 94 points: Pre-2002 Rousseau Dinner (WS NYC): A step up from the '95, however not as open for business. I think the '96 needs more time to continue to develop, however, with a couple of hours of air, this did start to open and show a great depth and purity of fruit. (2350 views) | | | Tasted by AValdes on 4/13/2022 & rated 96 points: Drank with the 07 CSJ.
A helpful comparison. Lots of similarities in the wines but the 96 shows another gear relative to the 07. It’s as if everything is deeper without an increase of intensity. (1877 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 9/28/2021 & rated 93 points: Significant potential here, but strangely quite often less open than the grand crus at this point. 93-94+ (2622 views) | | | Tasted by burgconvert on 2/26/2021 & rated 86 points: Hmm...vastly disappointed tonight. Bottle seemed to have been kept in great condition, but this example ended up not being the one. Nose was OK, some spearmint, homely aromas, but palate was just exhausted from the get go. Hesitant to post the score, but the hit rate has to be accounted for some how to warn of the risks (2431 views) | | | Tasted by Alex G. on 2/7/2021: Clean and elegant on the attack, but finish somewhat dirty and after a couple of hours became outright shrill. I guess this isn't one to let linger, pop pour and drink. (2349 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 11/2/2020 & rated 94 points: In a flight with '96 Chambertin and Bèze, and this holds its own for a while, particularly on the nose, before it is surpassed. The nose is the freshest and brightest right off the pop with tighter blue and red berry fruit and more pronounced wood details. Palate is cool and dark and even after several hours doesn't quite expand to the massive levels of the two Chambertins. This is both pleasant as well as technically strong in the sort of way that says come back later for best results. Bèze technically the strongest and most complete while the straight Chambertin was the most showy and enjoyable tonight. (2730 views) | | | Tasted by jchan1 on 10/7/2020 & rated 90 points: Reddish brown - slightly oxidised. Noticeable energy and fruits on palate with some complexity. Falling short of expectation but drinkable. (2643 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 10/7/2020 & rated 95 points: Slightly oxidised at first which blew off somewhat. Not as floral as previous bottles, but the energy and depth on palate are astonishing. Huge dimension with a breeze of cool herbal fruit, then pinching spicy. Really surprised. 94-95 (2071 views) | | | Tasted by Jammy Wine on 5/25/2020 & rated 92 points: Tasted blind - A deeply laced bouquet of smokey earthy meat with graceful spices and maturing red fruits. Vosne Romanee or Gevrey Chambertin. Savoury nose of mild game, tobacco with fine tuned mixed fruits. 1993? Vosne Romanee? (92/100) (2448 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 4/11/2020 & rated 92 points: Deep and dark red fruit. Required significant air time to open. (1950 views) | | | Tasted by WoodieBayArea on 4/4/2020 & rated 93 points: this was my first bottle of Rousseau, had about ten years ago with Bernard L. and Gregg L. at a Menlo Park restaurant... the wine is now open if you give it several plus hours in decanter, do not skimp on this, very dense -- some might find it heavy, was a tiny bit surprised about this given the acidity of '96... anyway, great but blackish fruit on the palate, dense and bold, not "red and lifted" as I had expected... tons of spices and food flavor melange on this... and the nose was the same, culinary!... a great experience but did not meat my (perhaps unrealistic) expectations... I would buy the Jadot CSJ '15 for about 40% of the cost of this btl and wait two decades! (1764 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/5/2020: Zachy's La Paulee 2020; 3/5/2020-3/6/2020 (Le Bernardin Prive): Great as always, consistent performer. (1999 views) | | | Tasted by nywine68 on 11/10/2019 & rated 93 points: Beautiful mature Burg. Very soft and probably at its peak today. Stewed cherries and mushrooms. Medium length. Enjoyed at Nicolas in Singapore. (2095 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 10/26/2019: Zachy's 2019/10 - 2 (Le Bernardin Prive): Slightly advanced, but very profound. (2046 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 9/26/2019 & rated 93 points: 1996 Burgundy Retrospective - The Fourth Session (Clarity - Vienna, Virginia): Coiled nose displaying shy crystalline red fruit, cherry water, sour cherry, strawberry candy, a hint of licorice, onion, soy, cinnamon and limestone. Fully integrated yet very youthful palate, finely layered shy red fruit, very lean and shy, bright acidity, strong mineral and a medium long shy red fruit driven finish. This is a bit of letdown. I am not sure if this will become more expressive by gaining sous bois and other tertiary notes with further cellaring. (2566 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 9/5/2019 & rated 93 points: Acker 2019/09; 9/5/2019-9/7/2019 (Le Bernardin Prive, Marea): Mellow, herbal but still lots of jammed dark fruits. Showed great. 93 (2236 views) | | | Tasted by Elpaninaro on 5/3/2019: light cherry red color just starting to brick, on the nose unexpectedly serene, cherries, the barest hints of wet animal fur, on the palate quite young still and very tightly coiled, firm tannin and structure, mid to full weight fruit still in hiding to some degree, fine finish with a lengthy fragrant aftertaste, game, cherries, chalk tones, continues to build in scale with air but remains deft, at a point where a few very storied 1996s are starting to get a bit dusty on the tail end- this remains balanced and evolving at a glacial pace, exceptional potential here and I think this wine's best days will be upon us soon.
(*****), 2026-2046 (2522 views) | | | Tasted by baxter67 on 2/22/2019 & rated 86 points: Maybe this was just a bad bottle, but it had been stored in ideal conditions throughout its life. Just seemed well past its best. Hopefully my 02 is better..... Initial nose was quite encouraging, good pinot noir expression but when tasted lacked any intensity or complexity. Very disappointing. * (1984 views) | | | Tasted by Rupert on 6/17/2018: Mellow, lots of sap and undergrowth, lovely (3004 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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View From the Cellar, Mar/Apr 2023, Issue #104, Recently-Tasted Burgundy Spring Of 2023 (3/1/2023)
(Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques”- Domaine Armand Rousseau) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Value Through Time: Burgundy 1932-2016 (Aug 2021) (8/1/2021)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Burgundy With Plenty Of Age: 1865-1999 (May 2019) (5/1/2019)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-chambertin Clos Saint-jacques 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Sep/Oct 2018, Issue #77, Another Look At the 1996 Burgundy Vintage- Time Heals Many Wounds.
(Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques”- Domaine Armand Rousseau) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos St Jacques (2/1/2016)
(Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques 1er Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound (11/3/2011)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin "Clos St. Jacques" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Sep/Oct 2011, Issue #35, The 1996 Red Burgundy Vintage- Fifteen Years on the Road To Great Things?
(Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques- Domaine Armand Rousseau) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
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(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin "Clos St. Jacques" 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (10/1/2007)
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Vintage Tastings, Dom Perignon, 12 Angry Men, Auction Lunch and a Holiday Party (12/13/2004)
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Burghound, 4th Quarter, 2001, Issue #4
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Vinous, March/April 1998, IWC Issue #77
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The best CRUs of Rousseau are Chambertin, Clos de Béze and Clos St. JacquesPinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.Clos St. Jacques On weinlagen.infoFrance Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoGevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Map on weinlagen.info |
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