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Domaine Armand Rousseau

"Great wine can be made every year in Burgundy; it is down to hard work in the vineyard and selection in the winery. Selection means firstly fermenting only the healthy, sound berries, and later, rejecting any barrels of wine that don't meet the standard."
- Charles Rousseau

Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the most celebrated estates in Burgundy, boasting a rich heritage, noble vines and consistently outstanding wines. Hailing from the Cotes de Nuits, the 35 acre Grand Cru Domaine has been in business since the 1930s, and has always operated as a family affair. Eric Rousseau, the third generation of the family, currently holds the reigns in the cellar and vineyards. Focusing adamantly on small yields, cold fermentation, and 100% new oak, the wines are elegant and age worthy, vintage after vintage.

www.domaine-rousseau.com

2000
3 In Stock
750ml
D98
BH94
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Tasting Notes

BH94
This is gradually developing into a really beautiful Chambertin with its lovely array of spice, earth, underbrush, game and just about fully mature mix of red and blue pinot fruit aromas. There is excellent richness and that beguiling sense of energy to the medium-bodied flavors that match the fine complexity of the nose before terminating in a lingering and velvety finish that displays perfect balance. For my taste this is close to being fully ready but I would still suggest holding this beauty for another 5 to 7 years first though like the `00 Clos de Bèze (see herein), it would not be a flagrant crime against winedom to open a bottle now.

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