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1997 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes
Pinot Noir
- France
- Burgundy
- Côte de Nuits
- Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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dcwino wrote: 93 points
April 29, 2018 - A lazy Sunday afternoon gathering –All Burgundy (Eddie V's - Tysons Corner, VA): Amy’s bottle served blind. A hint of green/pyrzine but a beautiful mature Burgundy nose. My guess is the 04 Rousseau Chambertin. Beautifully mature nose displaying sweet black fruit, blackberry, black cherry, sweet spices, tree bark, sous bois and earth. Very good concentration, very good concentration of black fruit, slightly rough/coarse, medium acidity, strong earthy mineral and a medium finish with earth and a hint of green at the end. Despite a hint of green, the nose is really enjoyable. The palate is slightly rough and coarse. Nice showing.
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justburg wrote: 91 points
January 2, 2016 - My Birthday lunch at Les Amis. First of 4 reds. This wine evolved quite drastically over the duration of 2 hours. On first pour, a brilliant red, very primary, with an incredible bouquet of wild blueberries, fresh red roses, violets and a burst of intense ripe red fruit. The palate matched up with a melange of flavours - red kiwi, pomegranate, cherries, plums, grilled meat and beef broth. However, with extended time, this gained secondary characteristics, perhaps identifying and showing the true character of a Ruchottes - austere, lean, more mineral than fruit driven, yet with an underlying elegance. There was quite heavy bricking in appearance, with truffle, earth, minerals, meat, black tea and smoke, with some hints of sour plum, raisins and coffee. Very engaging wine, but not something for the long haul, although it was very interesting and intriguing to experience the evolution.
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Rupert wrote:
February 20, 2013 - Fine burgundy dinner (Alyn Williams at the Westbury): Green again, but this died down. Savoury, meaty. Good
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Rupert wrote: 89 points
October 27, 2012 - Gevreys with friends (Chez Jane): Perhaps my expectations undermined this. I was very conscious of some green in this. Gamey and animal, and not as sweet or pretty as past bottles. But round the table, this proved a favourite. [just seen my preceding note from July and am struck by how similar this one is]
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Rupert wrote: 89 points
July 26, 2012 - Medium weight, tangy and gamey, but shorter on fruit than past bottles and much less pretty, and reminded me of the Bachelet villages. Nice, but disappointig in comparison with past bottles
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By Allen Meadows
10/31/2002 (link)(Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Clos des Ruchottes Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 2000, IWC Issue #89 (link)(Domaine Charles Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
March/April 1999, IWC Issue #83 (link)(Domaine Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Bill Nanson
11/1/2003 (link)(Rousseau Armand Clos des Ruchottes) Medium ruby, just a little browner at the rim. The nose has fresh red berries as a top note but if you stop swirling, the glass gradually fills with a vanilla note. The palate is also quite fresh with very good acidity. The wine seems at first to be a little slight despite intense fruit but in the end I put this down to how the primary the fruit was showing - more like a 1996. The tannins are deftly hidden but very velvety. Very, very elegant and very tasty - also just a touch of vanilla on the finish. This excellent wine has gorgeous balance and should have a very long life.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Clos des Ruchottes
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Côte de Nuits
- Appellation Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 40 (53%)
- Consumed 36 (47%)
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionCôte de Nuits
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