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| Community Tasting Notes (average 94.8 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 114 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Eric on 3/3/2024: M&PD Tasting: Westward (Seattle, WA, USA): Funk, deep, silky, so vibrant, red fruit, coming back to more notes of the silky, enveloping palate. With more air some mushroomy forest floor and distinct pine forest notes come out. (968 views) | | | Tasted by Brolawa on 3/3/2024: EVH. Such a deep, complex wine. MPD at Westward. (566 views) | | | Tasted by La Grappe on 7/9/2023 & rated 95 points: A fairly deep colour, mature, garnet; full and concentrated on the nose and palate, with an array of flavours (dried fruit, orange peel, cinnamon), intense and very long. It may be showing its age now, but it just kept growing in the glass, becoming livelier with time. A great wine. (1309 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 3/25/2023 & rated 94 points: Good but Rousseau can be better. (1622 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 11/7/2022 & rated 92 points: Cleaner than Beze with dark cherry tones, but not something that moved me. (2130 views) | | | Tasted by BradE on 10/28/2022: Corton Charlemagne and Rousseau Chambertin: The least impressive of our quartet (91,01,02,05) and therefore the biggest disappointment. It was strict and closed relative to many fantastic bottles I've enjoyed over the years. Nothing particular seemed off, it just was "fine". Probably the bottle. Decanted briefly around 5pm, then enjoyed over a three hour dinner. (2074 views) | | | Tasted by johnh1001 on 7/17/2022 & rated 96 points: Stunning. As good as I remembered. (2683 views) | | | Tasted by shifter on 6/11/2022 & rated 95 points: Pre-2002 Rousseau Dinner (WS NYC): Surprisingly was drinking much more beautifully than the '95. I just love the '01 vintage. Open and ready for business with lovely red fruits. (2713 views) | | | Tasted by fatboi on 3/10/2022 & rated 94 points: Great nose but felt muddled a bit. cleaned up with air and time. (2359 views) | | | Tasted by ricardito on 2/19/2022 & rated 96 points: Medium ruby with a dynamic nose of dried cranberries and rose petals. Expansive palate of thick Chelan cherries with a grippy mineral undercurrent, expanding into subtle white cedar notes on a robust smoke inflicted finish. Sensational with 14 hour Hickory home smoked Boston Butt for pulled pork sandwiches. Just starting to open up and a smart buy for the future. Best 2025-2048. (1134 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 10/28/2021 & rated 96 points: Armand Rousseau Chambertin Dinner (State Street Manor - Chicago IL): Wine of the Night. Powerful and dense with gracefully maturing black fruit. Not particularly ripe, but this manages to seem wonderfully rich and meaty. Long, lingering, elegant and seamless finish. Single blind alongside 2001 Chambertin-Clos de Beze. I correctly identified this based on a powerful character vs the Chambertin-Clos de Beze's spicier nature. (3489 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 5/14/2021 & rated 94 points: Lifted floral, cream aromatics. Sweetness on palate. Satisfying and consistent wine. (2975 views) | | | Tasted by Burgnick on 4/2/2021 & rated 93 points: Muted nose, charming sweetness with persistent length and good density. Better than 97 and 06. (2780 views) | | | Tasted by LB88 on 12/9/2020 & rated 94 points: Drinking well with a decant, showing a decadent nose of cherries and light floral notes, hint of secondary flavours with a great structure and Long finish if sandlewood, cedar and tobacco. Can only get better with a little more cellar time. (2793 views) | | | Tasted by englishman's claret on 11/5/2020 & rated 96 points: Fun to taste this blind - the nose immediately suggested Rousseau GC but the clean and elegant the palate (without much game) made me second guess that and wonder if we were in Chambolle instead! Wonderfully deep and impactful. 96-7 (3918 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 9/24/2020 & rated 94 points: Drinking well within first window, hints of secondary emerging. (2683 views) | | | Tasted by lepetitchateau on 9/14/2020: Still improving - shows good complexity with elegance, lush fruit. It is a bit vegetal, however. (2151 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 6/4/2020 & rated 94 points: De-stemmed, slightly chocolate then eventually sarsaparilla aromatics. Harmonious palate. (2641 views) | | | Tasted by clayfu on 5/5/2020: cherry, spice, long delicious grainy tannin. Bit of rusticity Showing more secondary. Charred oak on the nose. Definitely off bottle as it got more faded as the night went on. The 01 is usually a standout (3333 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 3/11/2020 & rated 94 points: Rich yet still relatively unevolved. (2285 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/7/2020 & rated 95 points: La Paulee 2020 - Gala Dinner (Pier 60): Lovely, so elegant. 95 (2829 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 2/15/2020 & rated 96 points: Rose petals and pure floral notes really emerging. Lightness and grace on the palate. (2609 views) | | | Tasted by lightning on 12/17/2019 & rated 99 points: An emotional, special wine. Ethereal and complex aromatic, blue fruits, violets, spices, sap, dekicate yet profound, fans out, the nostrils flare. Light bodied, still a dense yet weightless red and blue fruit core, great persistence, fine acid, filigreed tannins, finishes silky and then the crescendo, the peacocks's tail. Still plenty left for further development in the cellar, but very enjoyable now. (2381 views) | | | Tasted by kr522 on 11/26/2019 & rated 96 points: Most Chambertin I’ve tried in and around this vintage have not been near their drinking window so this was a pleasant surprise. Not as young as I’d have guessed (you see this with slight bricking) it’s in a perfect spot to consume and I suspect it will stay here for quite some time. Very aromatic, complex and even succulent. 95-96. Thx to ODM (2309 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 8/6/2019 & rated 96 points: Lifted, floral aromatics with depth. Dark cherry palate, richer than Mugnier Musigny alongside. Some kind of delicious. (2692 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau (5/1/2019)
(Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jasper Morris
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, Flashback to July 2018: A Few Hedonistic Days in Burgundy with Friends from Hong Kong (7/1/2018)
(Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Clive Coates MW
Decanter, Clive Coates Armand Rousseau (2/16/2018)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Grand Cru, Burgundy, France, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Domaine Armand Rousseau: Chambertin 1988 - 2002 (Aug 2017) (8/1/2017)
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (5/13/2015)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Grand Cru Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/23/2014)
(Dom Armand Rousseau Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | The World of Fine Wine, December 2011, Issue #34
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JancisRobinson.com (10/1/2007)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Grand Cru Chambertin Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, May/Jun 2007, Issue #9, The 2002 and 2001 Red Burgundy Vintages :High Level Sibling Rivalry
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2004, IWC Issue #113
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 2003, IWC Issue #107
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/31/2003)
(Dom Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Burgundy Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 1st Quarter, 2003, Issue #9
(Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
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(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
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(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (11/7/2007)
(Armand Rousseau Chambertin) This was very very tight out of the gates and never really got going but showed hints of its greatness throughout the night. The nose was pure heaven out of the gates with the Burgundy symphony in full effect. Lots of flowers, ripe cherries and other types of wild berries, earth, tree bark. So much nuance and complexity. As it grew in the glass there was a lovely resinous quality to the nose. The palate was tight yet focused with a laser beam of acidity and wonderful purity. It grew more concentrated as the night went along and fleshed out a but still had a firm tannic backbone. Great wine but truly the only case of infanticide of the night. Would love to revisit in twenty years. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (4/1/2007)
(Rousseau Armand Chambertin) Medium, medium-plus ruby-red. Quite an intense minerally nose that becomes higher toned and I thought just a little lactic but this a short phase before a nice creamier presentation. On the palate there's a dark aspect to the fruit, good acidity and a nicely expanding and intense presentation in the mid-palate. This is very long with a good creamy fruit flavour. Very nice and accomplished wine - second-best so-far. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (7/1/2003)
(Rousseau Armand Chambertin) Medium-plus cherry colour. This has a fine, high-toned nose. Tannic palate but intense fruit to match. Very good acidity too. Last year at this stage I prefered the 'Bèze'. This year I prefer this. | By Lyle Fass
Rockss and Fruit (2/5/2003)
(Armand Rousseau Chambertin) The most complex nose of the 2001 Rousseau's. Everything but the kitchen sink on this one. Very bacony. Unreal grip and concentration. Just takes over your mouth with its layers upon layers of fruit, earth and spice. Fresh and lively due to amazing acids. Great length. Probably a 45 second finish. I would love to taste this in twenty years. This definetly is not accesible but still amazing. |
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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.France 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.infoChambertin Grand Cru On weinlagen.info |
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