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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93.4 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 85 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 1/4/2024 & rated 95 points: Consistently strong showing and this was the best bottle yet. Probably also benefitted from being drunk on its own rather than side by side other (possibly stronger) vintages as on some instances before to give it a chance to shine. And that it did - opened 2 hours before consumption and then savoured over 2 following hours the last glass was the best as it unfurled nicely. Lovely cherry on the initial attack, then some meatiniess, touch of smoke but really rather polished than animale, svelte tannins, a mid-weight wine, so elegant for a Gevrey and nothing too little and nothing in excess. For me at its apogee where it should hold for 10-15 years. (656 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 10/5/2023 & rated 92 points: Rousseau Clos St Jacques and Corton-Charlemagne Dinner (Sepia - Chicago IL): In vertical. Very characteristic of the 2007 vintage, this is balanced and charming, but on the light side for Rousseau's Clos St. Jacques. (529 views) | | | Tasted by Nanda on 10/5/2023 & rated 93 points: 09|07|06|02|01|96|90 vertical. Shows the vintage perfectly with lighter and more red fruit but plenty of lift that nicely show cases the meaty and spice-filled CSJ fruit. At peak and should hold at this level for 5+ years. (902 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 7/1/2023 & rated 94 points: Consistent with previous notes a success for the vintage and already showing well. In vertical with 88/94/95/96/99 it held its own overall and seems ready for business today but should of course hold for 10+ years. (1325 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 1/2/2023 & rated 96 points: Not much to add about this wine other than it bested several grand cru on this evening! (1548 views) | | | Tasted by WKC on 9/26/2022 & rated 95 points: Excellent. Beautiful nose. Great balance and tension. (1764 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 9/10/2022 & rated 95 points: Last of 3, opened 90 minutes, perfect cork and level, I initially under-estimated the staying power of these 07s as they then appeared too thin and weedy, this like all the best has put on weight and rounded out showcasing the vintage's virtues, bright almost crunchy fruit and nigh on perfect balance, giving a sense of transparency and lift to the flavours, beautiful energy and complexity and that indefinable something I find in Rousseau which I describe as a relaxed fruit expression, ie letting the wine and terroir speak for itself, upside and 15+ years. VF (18.5)......wish I had more! (1652 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 9/10/2022 & rated 95 points: This is classic - the vibrancy and complexity make this shine. (1506 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 8/13/2022 & rated 95 points: Respectable showing next to the 1990 sibling. Red fruit and hints of roses. Gets better over 90 mins and more open. Attractive and ready. Rousseau nose and expression. (1571 views) | | | Tasted by AValdes on 4/13/2022 & rated 94 points: Drank against the 07 RC And the 96 CSJ.
More out together than the RC but didn’t have the depth of the 96. All in all excellent (1574 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 6/24/2021 & rated 93 points: Served blind. Smokey and meaty nose, bit of burnt tire. On the palate cooler (than the 06 next to it), gravely, red cherry fruit, sappy. Standalone this would have been nicer than next to the more voluminous 06 I think. Still very good and in early drinking window but will hold well. (2470 views) | | | Tasted by Gelco on 5/3/2021 & rated 94 points: Bu au Germain (Mtl). Grand vin tout simplement. Une main de fer dans un gant de velours. Malgré le millésime difficile, on ressent la puissance et la finesse du Clos Saint-Jacques. Un vin de méditation, qui se dévoile lentement, sans facilité. Une bouteille malheureusement unique mais qui peut traverser les années sans soucis. (2331 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 4/13/2021 & rated 94 points: PnP. Blue fruit, so Rousseau on the nose, immense minerality, superb grip and layers on the palate. Really needed more air but delicious nonetheless! 94+ (2304 views) | | | Tasted by dajapino on 2/11/2021 & rated 96 points: This is beautiful and charming...love the 07s...as for csj, reference standard. (2295 views) | | | Tasted by In2wines on 11/27/2020 & rated 95 points: Bordeaux September 2020
3 bottle of this an all have been brilliant, so pure and elegant, needs 2-3 hours to open up, this is a great wine, lot of the 2007's are classic and not overdone like many 05' and sometime 02 (not fan of CSJ 02 by the way) so if you seek better value buy the 07' and give your self a treat, all Liger Belair, DRC, Roumier are good excamples and they are such much easlier to understand and drinkable now compared to the 99/02/05/10, and cheaper .. .
Drink 2020-2032 (2211 views) | | | Tasted by robferguson1 on 12/5/2019 & rated 93 points: Young but tasty (2339 views) | | | Tasted by jpbach13C on 8/16/2019 & rated 96 points: Wow. Perfect balance. It’s got it all. After a few hours the spectrum of aromas you can detect is immense. You think it and it’s there. Poof. Very clean and fresh. Delicious. Should evolve nicely for at least another decade. Concentration with transparency. (2478 views) | | | Tasted by Jammy Wine on 7/18/2019 & rated 92 points: Tasted single blind (guess the producer in Clos St Jacques) and most people correctly identified this producer – Charming new oak spices and lifted rose petals, elegant array of raspberries, earthy smoke and dark cherry. Fruit forward with good ripeness and tone. The best wine of the 5 Clos St Jacques in blind. My guess: Rousseau? 1st Place (92-93/100) (2750 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 5/11/2019 & rated 94 points: En Remilly & Clos St Jacques night (110 Taillevent London): A wonderful wine. One of those where after a long blind tasting you take a sip and take note and think that ought to be from a special producer. Drinking great now with a bit of air this and the milk lamb were a combination to die for. Lovely fruit but also some maturity, what's not to like? I kept going back and forth between this and the Fourrier version of same vineyard and vintage. Both were so amazing and only a hair breadth separated them. Ultimately my nod went Fourrier so this was #2/5 in this CSJ 07 flight. Very tight call though. 94+ Drink now-2025. (3060 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 4/2/2019 & rated 93 points: From magnum. Good clarity and pure character. Some light spice notes, but on balance this is not particularly deep. Don't expect a particularly favorable development curve from here. (2615 views) | | | Tasted by Lype on 3/21/2019: Light red color which one associates with pinot, liquorice, tar, smokey qualities, silky and refined, filled with light elegance, feminine style. Very attractive and drinking well now. (2002 views) | | | Tasted by BigJul on 1/3/2019 & rated 94 points: À point et tout simplement délicieux. (2342 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 12/26/2018: Like most 2007's, this is drinking well at an early age. A very good vintage of CSJ for Rousseau, and these are fine to open early. (2159 views) | | | Tasted by Markus IWC on 9/15/2018 & rated 96 points: Bourgogne 2007 tasting #7: undisputed champion at this competitive tasting. Pure and refreshing nose with bright red berries, raspberries, floral notes and a beautiful natural touch.
Round and smooth on the palate, wild herbs, elegant tannins and vibrant acidity. Perfectly balanced and spot on in the drinking window. Some oak but beautifully integrated. 96p.
8 BV, 0 WV. (1209 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 8/22/2018 & rated 93 points: Great Wine Dinner with Friends (Sepia - Chicago IL): Slightly more black > red fruit, but very charming and accessible for top Gevrey that is so young. Very good weight and balance. (3106 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| By Clive Coates MW
Decanter, Clive Coates Armand Rousseau (2/16/2018)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Clos St-Jacques, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Ten year on tasting: 2007 vintage (6/1/2017)
(Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques 1er Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, January 2010, Issue #37
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin "Clos St. Jacques" 1er 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, March 2009, Issue #23
(Domaine Armand Rousseau, Clos St-Jacques Premier Cru) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2009, IWC Issue #143
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JancisRobinson.com (1/30/2009)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Clos St-Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2009, Issue #33
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2009, Issue #19, The 2007 Burgundy Vintage: Delightful Reds and Brilliant Whites
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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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