January 30, 2024 - A delicious Chambertin, although not delivering the usual complexity Domaine Rousseau normally delivers. Charming but quite light on its feet. Lovely mouthfeel, nice freshness, delicate tanins, medium length. A very good wine that just falls short of my expectations.
January 14, 2024 - Great depth of aromas, sous bois, juniper, and mature Pinot fruit. Fantastic nose, harmonious
Medium+ bodied, growing sneaking intensity through the curve with leaves, dried fruits and a long dusty finish.
This is so zen, light touch and elegant feeling with perfect maturity.
December 21, 2022 - Spice, crunchy red blue fruit on nose and palate needs time to round out but great flavor now.
November 27, 2021 - Impressive Chambertin in a little lighter style. Sheer class.
April 8, 2021 - Rousseau Chambertin v Rousseau Clos de Beze vertical battle - WHO WILL REIGN SUPREME!? (Jonathan Club): 2013 is a semi maligned vintage in Burgundy, but on the top end for both white and red Burgundy I feel like they've really shined. I can't remember the last 2013 from one of the top producers that I wasn't absolutely floored by the material in the wine. Had the 2013 Rousseau Clos de Beze a few months ago and it was a really incredible wine in that spicy structured manner.
The 2013 Chambertin we had today was full on wild sweet red berry fruit on a broad meaty profile. You get some smoked game, sweet earthy and pops of sweet berry that run deep into the finish. Also the acidity plays a huge role in the undercurrent of the wine as it keeps all that wildness in check and focused. Really damn good wine. I think everyone at the table was pretty surprised how fantastic it was.
March 9, 2021 - Youthful dark berry fruit and florals. A little bit of reduction initially that blew off. Really expressive for such a young Chambertin. Impressive.
December 30, 2019 - I think when people say no one produces a Chambertin like Rousseau does, they're right. This juice was packed w/ dizzying array of intricate minerals and substance, yet presented in effortlessness and grace. Infanticide for sure, but still worth trying.
October 3, 2019 - Heavier oak touch than Leroy NSG Lavieres, less integrated. Bit clumsy on palate.
September 22, 2019 - Decanted for 30 mins before serving. An opulent nose with citrus, purple flowers, perfume, spicebox, vanilla and red currant. Typical ethereal mouthfeel of Rousseau alongside pure fruit. The density slowly built up in the glass. Good drive for a 2013. Rousseau’s 2013 is worth seeking out for. It actually outperformed his 2012 Rousseau Chambertin I had yesterday. 94-95
November 9, 2018 - 2018 Villa d’Este Wine Symposium – Kelly, RJ, Justin and Kevin's excellent adventure; 11/7/2018-11/11/2018 (Villa D’este, Lake Como): Beautifully perfumed nose displaying fresh pure black fruit, crushed blackberry, black cherry, dark flowers, cinnamon, cola, stem and limestone. Beautifully balanced palate, finely layered pure black fruit, silky and polish, perfect amount of acidity and mineral, and a long sweet black fruit and sweet spices driven finish. Although very young, intoxicating perfume, generous pure black fruit and very polished palate make the wine already very pleasurable. I suspect this will develop like the 01 or 07 but purer and fresher.