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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.3 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 132 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Philip67 on 2/15/2024 & rated 95 points: Tobacco and rose petal nose. Elegant, mainly red fruits, still young and primary, with some tertiary tobacco behind, along with some oaky char and tar. No farmyard, this is super clean and pure. Medium body, good acidity and very fine moderate tannins. Long finish, still quite straightforward with some complexity. Drinking now but will continue to develop positively for a couple of decades. (668 views) | | | Tasted by PanosKakaviatos on 1/28/2024 & rated 100 points: Champagne and Burgundy evening (Private home in Arlington, Virginia): Among the three Pinot Noirs enjoyed this evening, this seemed to be almost Pauillac in nature, with evident lead pencil/graphite reflecting power and depth. There is a distinct dark cherry note, indeed, rather the pit of a juicy black cherry that beguiles the senses, especially as it also exudes floral notes. But unlike the Volnay tasted before, this wine includes an almost fiery mid palate, as if graced with a dollop of port: 1999 was a ripe vintage. And so pleasingly framed by nuanced structure that exudes both grip and polish, making me think "pristine balance." While the Volnay was far more floral, this was more dark fruit and graphite, with more impressive palate depth, essentially layer upon layer unfolding that rather amazes the senses. I realize that experts say that Clos St Jacques is not Grand Cru, but this producer crafts the best Clos St Jacques I have ever had, and 1999 is superb. Long, magical finish. And it has the concentration to last at least another 20 years if not more. Thanks to Chris Bublitz for this generous offering. 13% alcohol (873 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 7/1/2023 & rated 95 points: My third time with this wine and it's obviously really good but feels like this is just still 5-10 years too young before it truly reveals it's beauty. In CSJ vertical 88/94/95/96/99/07. I think there are a lot of other nearby vintages you rather open today (e.g. 95-98, 00) (1597 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 2/11/2023 & rated 95 points: Chez W, decanted an hour, perfect cork and level, browner rimmed and more evolved but otherwise in line with last bottle noted in Sept 21, maybe touch of caramel added to the velvety mouthfeel, usual Rousseau class, possible upside yet, 20+ years. VF (18.5). (1579 views) | | | Tasted by dcwino on 11/6/2022 & rated 95 points: 2022 Excellent Burgundy Adventure; 10/31/2022-11/6/2022 (Burgundy): Excellent appearance. Medium expressive complex nose displaying fully mature black and red fruit, black cherry, strawberry, sap, rose, leather, sous bois, raw cep, caramel, cinnamon and earth. Excellent concentration very finely layered mature black and red fruit, silky and harmonious, perfect amount of acidity, earthy mineral, and a long ripe black fruit driven finish with sous bois and leather at the end. This is a powerful but slightly rustic showing. If plan to open now, it should be served in a small gathering and enjoy over a few hours. (3412 views) | | | Tasted by aquacongas on 10/28/2022 & rated 96 points: blind
Feels much fresher. Guessed younger, silky balanced, vivid acidity, nothing is annoying, for me at his peak if you like the it fruity. If you prefer the sweet malty notes you have plenty of time. Great concentration. 96 (1950 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 6/12/2022: In the good rather than great camp for current drinking. Still a wine of the future. (2396 views) | | | Tasted by shifter on 6/11/2022 & rated 93 points: Pre-2002 Rousseau Dinner (WS NYC): So, very tight. I just don't know if '99s will ever come around or if maybe they will be just coming into stride for the next centennial celebration. (2352 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 3/18/2022 & rated 95 points: This is still remarkably fresh, with bright blueberry and dark cherry fruit, good intensity and a very long finish. This will probably still be good in 5, even 10 years time. A good buy from Tanners in May 2003 for £50. (1781 views) | | | Tasted by peternelson on 3/16/2022 & rated 94 points: Deep rich spicy fruits, plenty of marly wet soil in the sun, dew drops on ferns, black cherry concentrate, but all wrapped in an ethereal silky rice paper thin skin. Maybe my WOTN amongst some of the greats in the room. Zachy's Burg dinner at AOC (1786 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 12/25/2021 & rated 95 points: The ‘99 Rousseau Clos St Jacques is showing well now, but don’t doubt that it’s 10-15 years away from full maturity. Deep, powerful, and glossy, this offers ripe red cherry, subtle game, and sous-bois notes - truly impressive in terms of its balance between airy refinement and muscle. But whereas others have put this behind the ‘93, drinking the two side by side tonight, I cannot help but strongly favor the 93 for current drinking as well as future potential (over the next 20 years, anyway). (3295 views) | | | Tasted by Raage on 12/16/2021 & rated 93 points: (CDV)
Si le nez a manqué d'éclat, la texture de ce vin fut merveilleuse!
Finesse et profondeur, soyeux et sensualité, le toucher de bouche est d'une rare élégance. Et pourtant il n'y a rien de léger ici, les tanins sont certes fins mais bien serrés, j'ai rarement vu cela! Une belle acidité minérale vient clore les gorgées de ce nectar, et porter le vin sur la longueur.
Le style aromatique de ce 99 était certes tertiaire, solaire, épicé, mais -du moins sur cette bouteille- manquait de lumière, de fruit ou de fleur, avec une prédominance d'épices et de sous-bois, une touche animale (cuir, crinière de cheval).
Indéniablement un beau millésime de garde, mais peut-être un peu solaire/mûr...
(95 texture / 90 nez) (1933 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 11/20/2021 & rated 95 points: JK's 50th Birthday: Tight blue fruit turning compact, forward but very subtle, great aromatics and weight. Every new glass is better; plenty of upsides from here. 94-95+ (2244 views) | | | Tasted by jimcopland on 11/17/2021 & rated 95 points: Really a 95+... So good. Amazing nose, lovely palate. Raspberry, cherry, tea... But still quite tense, quite tannic. Still broadly primary. Agree with other commenters: hold other bottles til after 2025. (But still, really really good now.) (1449 views) | | | Tasted by kr522 on 11/11/2021 & rated 95 points: Very similar experience to a bottle from almost 2 years ago, the aromatics are so impressive but the palate remains a bit compact. It opened up over the course of several hours. Chris said it strongly echoes the 99 Chambertin which is currently more generous, giving the nose a 97 and palate a 94/95, and I would agree. I said in my last TN to wait 5 years, but wth life is short. I might try to listen to my old self next time (1564 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 10/3/2021: A Magnificent Burgundy Afternoon (San Francisco): Light ruby. Complex aromas-meaty, herbs, iron, and charcoal. Harmonious feel, sappy with some remaining tannin. Bigger than the Chambertin in the same flight. Gorgeous, complete, and very long. I should say that the level of brett bothered others more than me. (2149 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 9/28/2021 & rated 94 points: Very good balance here, although this bottle was in a bit of a slumber. 94-95 (1691 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 9/22/2021: corked (1644 views) | | | Tasted by liber on 9/17/2021 & rated 95 points: 2nd of 12, decanted an hour, perfect cork and level, more open than March bottle revealing attractive wild strawberry component to the impressively layered flavour profile, velvety, more pent up force than usual for Rousseau and some heat on exit, plenty of upside. VF (18.5). (1406 views) | | | Tasted by Jeremy Holmes on 7/12/2021: Drinking beautifully. There's some Gevrey sauvage, musk, earth, floral spice and pure cherry fruit. It has good depth and volume and a velvety feel. It really builds through the palate and is cut by fine, minerally acidity. It has terrific presence and persistence. (1866 views) | | | Tasted by BenBlu on 6/24/2021 & rated 96 points: A small glass pnp before a dinner non blind I noted: loamy, bay leaf, savoury, beef blood, iron and earth, deep gravely, black fruit with a touch of Earl's gray tea.
Then left the bottle slow-ox for 6 hours and was served blind within 11 other vintages of Rousseau CSJ. Noted then: High acidity, cranberry, some silky vanilla oak kiss, real sap and persistence. Seemed younger with some air interestingly and conclusion was that this will be along ager and belongs among the pantheon of Rousseau CSJ vintages. To me among top 3 of the night just behind the 1990 and 2010, but very close to those. 96+ (2025 views) | | | Tasted by Lipsman on 6/17/2021 & rated 95 points: Remarkable for the plush mouthfeel and the seemingly endless layers of fruit. There’s a plum-like quality, candied fruit, elegant freshness, and a suppleness that I’ve rarely encountered in a burgundy. Drinking well now but can age for another decade or longer. (1610 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 5/29/2021 & rated 95 points: An impressive CSJ with good intensity and focus. Nicely layered red fruit. 95-96 (1736 views) | | | Tasted by LB88 on 4/17/2021 & rated 95 points: Violets and roses, muscular and smokey with air and became a addictive soy sauce. Came alive after only 2 hours after we decanted. So structured and delicious. My best ever CSJ. I now understand why this vineyard should be a GC vineyard. Now to find more! (1773 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 3/18/2021 & rated 94 points: [Side by side with '99 Ruchottes] Clear crimson in the glass, darker core. On the nose this is intense and youthful, a little tight still, very spicy and with great smoky detail. Palate is very powerful and concentrated. Honestly not ready in my opinion, although clearly a brilliant piece of work. Spice, some florals, some coffee detail, but tightly wound. This is quite obviously the technically superior wine, but the Ruchottes of the same age is providing much more pleasurable, soulful, and expressive drinking right now. Awesome pairing, one of those wines that makes you say there is nothing like Rousseau. 94 - 95. (1888 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Myth Over Matter: Mature Burgundy 1920-2019 (Mar 2023) (3/1/2023)
(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 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 Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (4/21/2016)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Clos St-Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/13/2015)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Clos St-Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/7/2010)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Clos St-Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Kapon
Vintage Tastings, Lake Como (12/7/2009)
(Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques) Login and sign up and see review text. | By John Kapon
Vintage Tastings, Let's Play Two (11/2/2009)
(Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (9/30/2007)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Clos Saint-Jacques Premier Cru Gevrey-Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Bonus Articles, 1999 Red Burgundy in the Bottle (May 2002)
(Gevrey-Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques”- Rousseau) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2002, IWC Issue #101
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2001, IWC Issue #95
(Domaine Charles Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos Saint Jacques) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2001, Issue #1
(Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to 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 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 Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (3/10/2009)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques) Dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; restrained tart red fruit nose; tasty, pointed, tart raspberry, cherry and mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 95 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (4/23/2008)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques) Dark red color; nice, focused, tart red fruit and iron nose; tangy, tight, tart cherry palate; medium-plus finish 94 points | By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (11/30/2006)
(Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos St. Jacques") This was great for the fifteen minutes it was open. After that this wine went into hibernation for the rest of the night. Glorious nose thought for a bit of deep red fruit, exotic spice and tons of wet earth plus nice spicey oak. Ripe and deep palate with some big tannins and glorious fruit. Long finish. Needs lots and lots of time. Decades. Great wine. |
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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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