5 of us just along for the ride on Brad's Great Adventure

st genevieve
Tasted Thursday, October 17, 2019 by chablis28 with 125 views

Introduction

5 of us gathered on short notice to immediately assist brad with some cellar clearing after he got these new arrivals.

Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • 2010 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 100 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

    Will this opportunity ever come again! A Rousseau Beze from, hands down, the best red Burg vintage I can recall. Sure hope so but if not, Ill long savor tonight's 2010 / Rousseau Beze Burgundy tasty perfection. For me, the only way this wine could possibly improve is with further age which will then likely make a 110pt wine for me :). This was universally adored by all 5 who shared it's pleasures tonight. This saw a short decant and proving it was singing went back into the btl with hopes it would stay as great when we got to it after 4 champagnes and 5 white Burgs This was the lone red tonight. And it came on the heels of several inspiring, head shaking champagnes & whites. Think this was the only wine not shared with the staff? It was a "very good night indeed" as Clive Coates would say :).

    Perhaps the densest Rousseau I've ever had. The color was even semi opaque ruby vs. the usual semi translucent color of most Rousseau. That said, this was also the most; weightlessly layered, energetic, elegant and pure Rousseau I've ever had from a producer who is consistently par excellence among producers. And, at just short of 10yrs old, both the nose and the palate displayed tertiary damp forest floor notes after an hour in the glass. Deep aromas of fresh dark fruit, forest floor, incense, spice and mineral abound. The wine is sensual and nearly exotic while always presenting perfectly farmed old vine purity with classic Burgundy weight and ethereal contemplation. As nearly always from Rousseau, perfectly balanced. Is there a better producer in Burgundy? One of the most soulful wines I've ever had the privilege to drink. A masterpiece! Thanks Brad!

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