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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.4 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 45 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by TWSA on 2/4/2023 & rated 91 points: Nose: bubble gum, green pepper, mushroom, licorice, spices, dark fruits
Notes: Drank together with a Dujac Clos de la Roche 2007 and Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche 2007 and out of this combination this is the most expressive and outspoken bottle. Opened for 3.5 hours, it has an incredibly intensive nose and a relatively sweet palate. Together with the greenness of the vintage I must say this is opening quite nicely now. Unlike most of its gevrey chambertin cuvees from Armand Rousseau it does not have the game, musk and earthiness in it which perhaps are the notes that I was wishing for in the wine. This should be approaching its ideal drinking window already so I'd suggest it should be consumed sooner rather than later.
Drink: now+
Rating: 91 (848 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 6/24/2022 & rated 92 points: consistent with prior note (1734 views) | | | Tasted by Mario17 on 6/24/2022 & rated 93 points: Un nez incroyable, bouche assez en finesse sans être trop fondue ou trop évoluée, c’est très beau. 92-93
Gorgeous complex and expressive nose, palate is elegant and fine without being too old, very very nice. (1382 views) | | | Tasted by Hanibal on 3/26/2022 & rated 93 points: Suprisingly fruit driven with little green vegetal notes. Very nice pinot nose. Nice complex on the palate with a medium finish. (1985 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 3/5/2022 & rated 90 points: Some nice Burgundies (Chicago, IL): I tasted a few 2004 Rousseau a long time ago and when drinking them we had discussed that Rousseau was one of the few producers that wasn't too negatively affected by the awful vintage. Fast forward to today with this in my glass. The nose is distinctly herbal with a slightly brown edge (it seems to be how the green has aged), but on the palate there is a pretty strong kick of pyrazine still. A very light wine, it's sadly very unimpressive for the very high price that it commands. If for some reason you had to drink a 2004 red Burgundy though, you could certainly do worse. (1942 views) | | | Tasted by Andre Brattland on 12/27/2020 & rated 90 points: Vegetal tightness with herbs, green grass, and light graphite keeps some fragile red berries in the ears. Medium-bodied wine with good raspberry fruit and a nice taste curve. Unfortunately, the green tones are let into the room and push the otherwise good fruit out the door and dominate with this vegetal and grassy touch that disturbs. More mineral and accepted finish. Very typical of the year and difficult to judge in terms of quality. There is no direct fault with the winemaking - these are the vintage features that win. Should the Rousseau family have declassified wine in 2004? 90 points. (2197 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 7/16/2020 & rated 94 points: Clear ruby to garnet. Savoury nose. Lots of bread and subtle wood. Medium acidity. Low tannins. Medium bodied. No greeness. Just a nice leaness. Balanced and layered. Drank during a 2004 Rousseau horizontal. This reminded me how much I really enjoy the Rousseau CDLR series. They often show the best during these blind tastings. (1520 views) | | | Tasted by Bottlesofburgundy on 5/31/2019: Red berry, cherry.
Still primary fruit character. Intense flavour, long aftertaste but with slight tannic edge. Only 2004 I had recently to still display that. Not in the same class than the 1999 that I tasted some months ago, but still pure and delicious. (321 views) | | | Tasted by _water.into.wine_ on 3/14/2019 & rated 95 points: Served blind. Clear. Light ruby. So vibrant. Fresh and vibrant. Crisp. Lots of grip and structure. So much precision, purity and elegance. Red fruits. A total delight.
This really did have the classic A ROUSSEAU precision.
Served by TL. (2445 views) | | | Tasted by Claret & CdP Gang on 8/24/2018: Dinner at Ks, wines tasted blind, theme 2005 or older, Ks’s bottle, slightly darker than the 04 Amiot Clos Roche, guessed Burgundy, another 04, another Clos Roche, good wine but lacking joie de vivre (2533 views) | | | Tasted by Winetex on 2/7/2018 & rated 93 points: This bottle finally realized its potential especially for the vintage. Wow. (2913 views) | | | Tasted by Xavier Auerbach on 6/3/2017 & rated 92 points: A private lunch (Restaurant The Fat Duck ***, Bray-on-Thames, UK): Quite a mature appearance, little red left; very fragrant and aromatic nose, spices and forest floor, reminds me a bit of the Ahr but the minerality is cooler, mature and spicy, complete and deep; juicy and gentle palate, puts elegance before weight, gentle phenolics, light to medium body; tea-like finish, good length. Develops very quickly in the glass. Drink up. (3825 views) | | | Tasted by justburg on 1/28/2016 & rated 90 points: With Steak & Pasta. This was a good wine. From the same source as a bottle I had a year ago, this was a better bottle. Pale red, no bricking but very clear and clean. Lovely nose of spice, sandalwood, game, red berries, charcoal and earth. Palate showed beautifully, with a firm enough structure, yet with the elegance and a good core of red fruit. Pomegranate, cherries, grapefruit, earth, beef broth, truffle and soil. Good representation of a top MSD. (5091 views) | | | Tasted by onboisduvin on 8/11/2015 & rated 96 points: Wonderful!!! Intense and impeccable floral aroma waking up very soon in the glass. Adequate and lingering acidity. Nice but not strong aftertaste. Most significant........the red bean flavor also seen in Ponsot clos de la Roche........ Merveilleux!! (4321 views) | | | Tasted by Winetex on 4/19/2015 & rated 91 points: Similar to the previous bottle. It should be better than this for Grand Cru Burgundy. It doesn't have the obvious 04 taint but it is certainly not a great wine from this usually stellar producer. (4248 views) | | | Tasted by Pinotnut on 3/20/2015 & rated 92 points: One of the better 04's. Fruit still very bright. (3877 views) | | | Tasted by fc1910 on 12/27/2014 & rated 90 points: An after X- mas wine evening: finally a Armand R. Clos de la Roche flight...., starting with the youngest and...... hmm young to drink vintage, all bottles were popped and decanted, velvety appearance, some dark fruits, minerals, soil, very harmonic, but still not really on top, finishés long and spicy, **(*+), 89- 91+- ? (3535 views) | | | Tasted by hlaburg on 12/25/2014 & rated 90 points: A good CDLR from Rousseau but not great. Definitely missing that balanced sweet fruit I have had from other vintages. Still a great wine considering the vintage. (2477 views) | | | Tasted by justburg on 12/10/2014 & rated 89 points: At Jade Palace for a "Top 10 Burg producer" theme. First wine of the night. Colour was almost translucent, very pure and bright red, a sign that there was very little extraction (I must include that somehow this turned tawny a little too quick for my liking). Nose was lovely, very charming and elegant, with the purity and red fruits. Palate was savoury, some hints of meat, sour cherries, a little rusticity and minerals. Lovely wine from a fresh pour, but this took on more herbal tea notes, mushrooms and leather as the night progressed. I love the fact this was really pure and elegant, it is absolutely ready for drinking, but isn't one for the long haul. (2231 views) | | | Tasted by Winetex on 7/27/2014 & rated 91 points: Dark garnet - nothing visible through the wine in the decanter. Baking spice aromas with raspberry fruit flavors. Earth and more spice on the finish. In all a good wine without any of the 2004 "green" qualities. It was maybe more mature than a Grand Cru should be at 10 years. In the Burgundy "crap shoot" who knows whether this will improve with further cellar time - my guess is that the vintage character will hold it back. (2307 views) | | | Tasted by fc1910 on 6/21/2014 & rated 92 points: from the Domaine recommended as an early or young drinking vintage we popped and poured this one rigth into the glasses, bright garnet colour, needed only ten minutes to show an opened nose, earthy, spices, violets, hints of redcassis, on the palate mineralic, redcassis again, cherries, well stuctured and complex, spicy, midweight body, very long aftertaste with some acid, this bottle was nearly fully matured, maybe the wine will improve by some (3+) years more of cellaring, 91- 93? (2463 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 4/15/2014 & rated 92 points: Monthly Lunch - April: Served blind. Roses, earthy, spice, graphite and cherry. Seems to be showing some complexity, the fruit is really delicate and poised. One of the better 04s I've had recently but not one for the long term I don't think, another 5 years will probably put it in a good place. (2492 views) | | | Tasted by CamWheeler on 12/20/2013 & rated 91 points: Beat your 2013 WOTY Dinner: Served double blind. I didn't pick this as an 04 - the nose is lovely with spice, graphite, violets, cherry and raspberry. Very well balanced, has plenty of class and long length. Excellent. (2987 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/9/2013 & rated 85 points: Another Saturday at Knightsbridge - mostly blind (Northbrook, IL): Tasted double blind. Very advanced tart cherry aromas with plenty of earth. Very lean start-to-finish with subtle spice hints. While I didn't find the 2004 "green" bitter elements here, I did find it to be too lean and advanced for such a young Rousseau Grand Cru. I've had mixed results with Rousseau 2004s, recalling good bottles of Chambertin and CSJ, but also disappointment a couple of times with Chambertin-Clos de Beze. (3231 views) | | | Tasted by cybergod on 8/8/2013: Pretty consistent with my previous note from 2010. This has evolved beautifully, rounding out more in the mid palette. Really fully ready to go now, though I'm sure it has many years of life ahead of it. This is a real tribute to what Rousseau can produce in a poor vintage, and proof positive that the mantra "buy by producer, not by vintage" is so often true. (2350 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this 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.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.infoClos de la Roche Grand CruLocated in the heart of Morey-St.-Denis, the Clos de la Roche vineyard is known to produce wines of great length and concentration while having a great minerality and pure fruit aromas.
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