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.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
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.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
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.
3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
1/30/2024 - Vinum Deorum wrote: 93 Points
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.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/14/2024 - Hugo Hilde Likes this wine: 96 Points
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.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
12/21/2022 - johnh1001 wrote: 95 Points
Spice, crunchy red blue fruit on nose and palate needs time to round out but great flavor now.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
11/27/2021 - Tavastgatan wrote: 95 Points
Impressive Chambertin in a little lighter style. Sheer class.
1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
4/8/2021 - clayfu wrote:
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.
3 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment