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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

2004
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750ml
BH93
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Tasting Notes

BH93
The difference between Chambertin and Clos de Bèze is sharply etched in 2004 as this is cooler, bigger, richer and more powerful though less elegant and with a more limited range of spices specifically and aromatic breadth in general. The medium full flavors are reserved, tight, precise and very pure with extraordinarily good punch and precision, all wrapped in a firm, dusty and linear finish. I particularly like the mouth coating quality of the flavors as there is ample dry extract here, which serves to perfectly buffer the firmly tannic spine. Outstanding stuff and while not a truly great Rousseau Chambertin, it's knocking on the door.

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