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Rousseau Chambertin 1995
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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.
Rousseau Chambertin 1995
$5,761
Wines due to arrive 6-8 weeks after purchase. Pricing includes tariff.
Summary
The Rousseau Chambertin 1995 is a distinguished red wine from Burgundy, crafted by Domaine Armand Rousseau, a noted estate in Gevrey since 1909. This Pinot Noir comes from old-vine parcels in the esteemed Chambertin Grand Cru, a vineyard revered since Napoleon's time. The 1995 vintage is characterized by its structured profile, reflecting the classic Côte de Nuits style, and is produced through traditional methods with significant oak aging. The wine displays an expressive nose of dark fruit, earthy undertones, and spicy notes, leading to a rich, full-bodied palate with a velvety texture and a long, mineral-inflected finish, showcasing the wine's aging potential.
Tasting Notes
- BH94
- Highly expressive and moderately mature aromas explode from the glass to reveal dark fruit, earth and spice elements that lead to intense, full-bodied, robust and impressively muscular flavors, all wrapped in a wonderfully velvet-textured and mineral-inflected finish of superb length. This has nearing its peak window of drinkability though I will continue to hold my few remaining bottles for a few more years first as there is just enough tannin remaining to suggest that a bit more development potential remains. I have tasted the `95 Cham many times with excellent results save for one bottle that was displaying noticeable brett.
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