Armand Rousseau

Gevrey-Chambertin

2016 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 

NOV 19 Bright ruby. Detailed, scented, spices, exotic spices, bright, floral, detailed and layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bright, red fruity, juicy and nuanced, superb balance, long. 92

2014 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

JAN 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, fresh, scented, floral, nuanced, detailed, pure and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced and refreshing, mouthwatering even. Stunning length. 97-98

2014 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, bright, scented and spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, detailed, elegant and spicy, long.91

2014 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAR 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, some vanilla and exotic spices, floral, violets, fresh and scented nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, brilliant expression, mouthwatering, long. 91

2014 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAR 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, some spices, elegant nose, needs time to open. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, structured behind red fruits and spices, detailed, long. 91

2013 Rousseau Chambertin

JAN 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, elegant, nuanced, transparent, bright, scented, floral, delicate, layered, seductive nose, pure. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, detailed, nuanced, layered, some spices, very long. 97

2013 Rousseau Clos de la Roche

JAN 18 Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, scented, bright, pure fruity, delicate and nuanced, layered, almost transparent. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant fruit and texture, bright, layered, long. Superb Clos de la Roche. 96

2013 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin

OCT 16 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, fresh, elegant, nuanced, some vanilla, detailed nose, seductive and bright expression. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, elegant and nuanced, lovely purity, long. 92

2013 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetieres

MAR 17 Bright ruby. Scented, fruity, red berries, floral, fairly seductive and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, elegant, detailed, nuanced and long. 93

2013Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

NOV 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, raspberries, exotic, spices, light herbal touch nose. Scented. fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, red berries, spices, detailed, playful and nuanced, lively, long narrower finish.92

2013 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAY 17 Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, fruity, red berries, not quite as exotic as last bottle, but still a brilliant expression. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, nuanced, long, moutwatering. 92

2013 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAR 17 Bright ruby. Spicy, exotic, quite intense nose, red berries, deeper, scented, layered and refined nose, seductive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, some spices, detailed, anise finish, juicy and intense, one of the best villages I've tasted from Rousseau. 93

2013 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAR 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, exotic notes, raspberries, violets, highly scented and seductive at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant, mouthwatering, beautiful balance, long. 93

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, detaljert, nyansert, noe krydret, floral, røde bær samt hint av bjørnebær, lag på lag. Besnærende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, detaljert, elegant, raffinert, leken, munnen løper i vann, parfymert og lettkrydret finish, nesten mineralsk, svært lang. 97

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

JAN 15 Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, floral, detaljert, elegant, nyansert som få, transparent, subtil duft, besnærende. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, delikat, detaljert, røde bær, nyansert, litt strammere enn forrige flaske en uke tilbake, lang. 97

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin
MAR 14 100% new oak. Bright ruby. Floral, red berries, nuanced, detailed, layered, flirting, sensual nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture and palate, rounded, has energy, lively, detailed, refreshing, superb palate, refined as few, extremely long, magic in a bottle. 98

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Strammere men ikke tight, røde bær, krydder, parfymert, røde og mørkere bær, detaljert. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, detaljert, nyansert, stram, strukturert, syrlige røde bær, trenger tid, svært lang. 97

2012 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze
MAR 14 100% new oak. Bright ruby. Intense nose, black tea touch, bergamott, red berries, floral notes, layered and incredibly detailed, complex as few, superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, detailed and nuanced, refreshing, fruity, detailed, structured but more fruit to back it up than in some vintages, impressive length. 97

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St-Jacques
MAR 14 80% new oak. Bright ruby. Vanilla, spices, red berries, tighter and fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounder, red berries, refreshing, long finish. 94

2012 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Røde bær, parfymert, elegant, nyansert, flott duft, delikat, nesten en svakt mineralsk undertone. Meget flott duft for Ruchottes. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, slankere, røde bær, rips, detaljert, parfymert, fruktig og livlig. Svært flott Ruchottes igjen, sjarmør. 94

2012 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes
MAR 14 20% new oak. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant and nuanced if maybe slightly more rustic than the rest if you can call anything from Rousseau rustic. Some floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, refreshing, clean and detailed, to lean for some, lean but long finish. 91

2012 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, detaljert, fruktig, røde bær, elegant og besnærende duft, lag på lag. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, kjølig, elegant, detaljert, frisk og livlig, nærmest leken men noe fatstruktur og treverk som er litt oppe i dagen i ettersmaken, lang ettersmak. 94

2012 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche
MAR 14 10% new oak for the first time. Bright ruby. Red berries, some spices, some vanilla, blueberries and violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and fruity, more texture and ever so slightly biting finish, long. 92

2012 Armand Rousseau Mazy-Chambertin
MAR 14 Bright ruby. Slightly spicy, red berries, almost a bit peppery, maybe some floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, more structured, refreshing and lively, almost raspberries freshness, playful, very long. 93

2012 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Fruktig, røde bær, parfymert, detaljert, litt tyngre, sjarmerende duft, floral og flørtende. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, delikat, fruktig, litt rikere utrykk selv om slank og kjølig, lang og delikat finish. 93

2012 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin
MAR 14 Bright pale ruby. Gorgeous and sensual nose, not the most intense, violets, red berries, nuanced and detailed, flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and smooth, slight herbal note far back, refreshing red fruit, long. One of the more sensual of this one. 92

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Cazetiers
MAR 14 Bright pale ruby. Floral, scented, elegant and detailed nose, raspberries, layered. Violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate, nuanced, refreshing, smooth texture, long. 91

2012 Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 

JUL 19 Bright ruby. Scented, red fruity, elegant and classic nose, detailed, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, bright, fresh, elegant, lovely balance, long. 92

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

APR 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed and bright, lovely and charming. 90

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

FEB 17 Bright ruby. Red berries, fresh, fruity, touch of spices, bright, pure and open nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and spices, elegant, lovely pure fruit, long. 91

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

OCT 16 Bright ruby. Fruity, scented, floral notes, red berries, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, seductive if a little bit short. 89

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

APR 15 Lyst rubinrød. Parfymert, delikat, røde bær, frisk, fruktig, lett krydret, flott duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, delikat, raffinert, konsentrert for village, bringebær, jordbær og parfymerte toner, lang. 91

2012 Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

FEB 15 Lyst rubinrød. Delikat duft, parfymert, røde bær, elegant, detaljert for Village. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, slank, detaljert, litt tynn i kroppen men svært elegante detaljer, pen lengde. 89

2012 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin
MAR 14 Bright pale ruby. Elegant red berries nose, delicate. Slightly spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, delicate and elegant texture, very slight herbal note in the mouth, good length. 86

2011 Armand Rousseau Chambertin
JAN 14 Klart rubinrød. Besnærende duft, elegant, nyansert, parfymert, floral, lag på lag, ekstremt sexy, noe krydret, fantastisk duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, klokkeklart, delikat, nyansert og detaljert, lag på lag, superb frukt og balanse, flørter mer enn det meste, fantastisk lengde. 96

2011 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques

DEC 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, floral, scented, refreshing, bright fruity, detailed, seductive and pure nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, juicy, fresh and lively, nuanced, layered, playful, long. 94

2011 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

AUG 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, some wild strawberries, faint floral note nose, tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruity, firm, structured, bit tannic, light red fruity, long if narrow finish. 92

2010 Armand Rousseau Mazy-Chambertin
AUG 14 Bright ruby. Started out with some darker berries, black berries with more intense red berries, with air, floral, even purer red berries, incredibly flirting and detailed, quite intense. Highly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, elegant, nuanced, flirting, lots of red berries with a faint herbal note in the corner making it fresher, long. 93-94

2010 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

AUG 17 Riedel Vinum Pinot Noir. Bright ruby. Red berries, light anise touch, fruity, fresh and lively, detailed, nuanced, some exotic notes, spices, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, red berries, anise, bright and fruity yet deeper, nuanced, some herbs, layered, long. Playful yet rounded. 95

2010 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

AUG 17 Riedel Sommelier Burgund Grand Cru. Bright ruby. Some floral notes, violets, red berries, some raspberries, very much tighter on the nose. Touch of liquorice, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright red fruity, anise, some liquorice, some herbs, bit tight, long. 95

2010 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques

JAN 16 Served blind. Bright ruby. Red berries, scented, elegant nose, detailed, nuanced, flirting nose, lovely, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, lively, detailed, nuanced, playful, pure, lovely balance, long. 95

2010 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St-Jacques

MAY 13 Pale bright ruby. A bit tight first but opens up fairly quickly. Getting more floral and scented first, then more fragrant and red berries arrive. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe tannins, slightly rough texture at the moment even if it turns rounder and more velvety with air. Remains slightly edgy even after four hours, now the oak shows a little more and that is probably the culprit. Give it a few years in the cellar even if gorgeous already. 94

2009 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin

DEC 15  Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, fruity, raspberries, wild strawberries, scented nose, violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smooth, fresh and fruity, red berries, bright, elegant, refreshing, nuanced and long. Playful. 93

2009 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques

OCT 18 Bright ruby. Scented, fresh, red fruity, elegant nose, scented, somewhat floral, raspberries and strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, refreshing, elegant, some structure, detailed, nuanced, slight minerals note, long. 93

2009 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques

JAN 17 Ruby. Red berries, raspberries, some anise, floral and scented nose, scented, lovely candied violets note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, detailed, superb balance, structured behind, tight yet open and delicious. Beautiful fruit. Beautiful length. 95

2009 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St- Jacques
FEB 16 Bright ruby. Scented, bright ruby, elegant nose, fruity, red berries, nuanced, bright and pure. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, pure, fresh, elegant and nuanced, lively, layered and bright, lovely and long. 95

2009 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

DEC 15 Bright ruby. Red berries, anise, firmer, tight, raspberries, some anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, tight, structured, firm, long finish. 93

2008 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

MAR 11 Bright ruby, again striking purity, pepper, minerals, strawberries, again that touch of herbs in the back, more complex, superb elegance, extremely long finish. 95

2008 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze

MAR 11 Bright ruby, more spices than the Clos St Jacques, even fresher, even more strawberries, incredible elegance and purity, gorgeous texture and finish, very long indeed. 95

2008 Armand Rousseau Mazis-Chambertin

JUN 16 Bright, ruby. Bright nose, delicate, brilliant, floral, nuanced, minerals, layered, detailed, seductive as few. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, bright, detailed, nuanced, refined, superb balance, long. 94

2008 Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru, Clos St Jacques

MAR 11 Bright ruby, pepper and strawberries, some hints of herbs in the back and hints of fresh lamb's meat. Again the elegance is superb, pure, fresh acidity, very long finish. 94

2008 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

MAR 11 Bright ruby, this time pure strawberries, layers of it somehow, very elegant, very pure, essence of Pinot, very long finish. 93

2008 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

MAR 11 Bright ruby, more floral and raspberry, quite different from the Charmes, fresh acidity, again very pure, superb elegance, one could smell this wine for days, gorgeous nose, fantastic aftertaste. 94

2008 Armand Rousseau Mazy- Chambertin

JAN 13 Bright ruby. Scented, layered nose, redcurrants, raspberries and slightly unripe wild strawberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean body, refreshing but a bit green and somewhat unripe. This from Riedel Vinum Burgundy. In Riedel Sommelier Burgundy it's extremely scented, almost like Christmas tea, cinnamon, rounder yes, but lacks the nuances, and still has that slightly green touch. In Riedel Vinum Riesling it's less scented, more on somewhat unripe red berries and tighter palate. It was as long from all glasses, but fuller from the two first ones mentioned. 94

2008 Armand Rousseau Charmes Chambertin

MAR 11 Beautifull red, strawberries, pure as few, some pepper, it's more the purity than the complexity that is mind blowing, elegant acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful finish. 93

2008 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

JAN 13 Pale ruby. Tight first, tighter than last bottle. At a tasting it wouldn't shine, you need to follow it. After an hour+ in decanter the redcurrants and acidity broadens into raspberries and floral scent. Same happens on the palate, lean and acidic first, later rounder, always focused and fresh. Long. 90

2008 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

MAY 12 Bright ruby, strawberries, pepper, vanilla, pure and elegant as always, but not as "show off" as my last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, on the verge of sharp for Rousseau, again not as flirting. Keep. 88

2008 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

APR 12 Bright ruby, perfumed, roses, strawberries, ethereal, nuanced, fairly intense. Sweetish palate, towards ripe feel, seductive. Quite fresh acidity, tannins soft and elegant. Pure and long. 90

2006 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

APR 12 Bright ruby, towards watery rim. What a boring wine! No, I don't mean boring, do I? The nose is closed, the nose is very closed, the palate as well. Closed. Out of business. Redcurrant lemonade at best. What a waste... After 3 hours, something started to happen. Well, the nose still boring to be honest. Redcurrant's mixed with some cassis, and a really tiny bit of leather....tiny bit. But the palate! Lean and angle at this stage, not that intense either. Some floral notes, strawberries, needed four hours, even pepper, spices, violets, like a very elegant Lafite, but much more tender, transparent and secretive. So refreshing, that kick of flavours that I love in Rousseau's, that subdued yet intense feel on the palate, that aftertaste for minutes, that.... I don't know. I just know that I love it. It's long! 95

2006 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin

JUN 16 Bright ruby. Red berries, light leather note, scented, fresh, fruity, nuanced, delicate, playful, some deeper notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, rounded, structured, firm behind but layered, nuanced, and long. 94

2005 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

MAY 12 Bright red, stunning nose, complex, seductive, layered, superb and pure. Fresh acidity, riper and fuller, just ads and ads on flavours. Gorgeous, tender, powerful, secretive, straightforward, like an artist, stunning length. Sublime. 98

2005 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze

MAY 12 Bright red, floral, red berries, strawberries, intense, slightly edgy, but rounded for Clos de Beze, getting softer with air. Fresh acidity, leaner and more focused than Chambertin, great length. 97

2005 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

MAY 12 Bright red, plums, strawberries, red fruits, very fruit driven. Fresh acidity, lively and elegant, very correct, almost boring because of its correctness. Long. 93-94

2005 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

MAY 15 Bright ruby. Intense, scented, red fruit, bright and nuanced, incredibly fragrant even if it also feels tight, this must show very well at peak. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb balance, detailed and nuanced, bright, ethereal and breathtaking, red fruits, raspberries, some light spicy notes behind, incredibly long. Not as structured as one might expect from this vineyard. 96

2005 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint Jacques
FEB 17 Bright ruby. Scented, intense, fruity, strawberries, raspberries, some violets, intense and nuanced nose, just a faint hint of sous bous very far back on the nose. Almost erotic. Fresh acidity, fruity, red berries, red apples, raspberries, fruity, intense, elegant texture, lovely structure, detailed, nuanced, has some tight notes yet others are open and nuanced, long. 95

2005 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin
MAY 12 Bright red, slightly herbal, gives and takes on the nose, sometimes more, sometimes less, cinnamon and redcurrant's. Fresh acidity, elegant, seductive, a bit lean. 89

2004 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

MAY 16 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Herbs, red berries, fresh, elegant, detailed, wild strawberries, very fresh nose on the cool side. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, bright, detailed, juicy, beautiful concentration, brilliant, long. 95

2002 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

JAN 13 Bright ruby. Slightly herbal, somewhat unripe strawberries. If lean and fruity, it feels scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leanish fruit, fragrant and slightly up front, but lacks complexity and refinement. Good length. 91

2002 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

APR 12 bright ruby. Red fruits, raspberries, anise, liquorice, detailed, intense yet tight, almost firm. Unusually so for Rousseau. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, raspberries, liquorice, has depth yet finesse, long and very impressive. 97

2001 Armand Rousseau Gevrey- Chambertin

MAR 11 Bright ruby, strawberries, elegant, some spices, touch of vanilla, floral and fruit driven. Fresh acidity, few and ripe tannins, pure, elegant and refreshing. 89

2000 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

MAY 10 Bright ruby with garnet rim, red berries, touch of coffee, minerals, leafy notes and strawberries, complex and elegance, seducing. Fantastic balance, great acidity, some smoke and bonfire in the finish, fantastic length. 93

2000 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes

JAN 09 Bright ruby. Red berries, some coffee, spices, bright fruity, raspberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, playful and refreshing, elegant, bit tight, long. 93

2000 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

SEP 09 Ruby med garnet kant, nydelig nese, noe floral, bær og løv. Utrolig fresh, men syren er ikke lett å kjenne selv om den renser godt, deilig kompleksitet, floral, bær, noe lær, snev av løv, meget lang finish. Eleganse er nøkkelord. 91

1999 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

MAR 12 Ruby. Stunning nose, this is beyond proper description. Superb, layered, refined. Fresh acidity, after that nose the palate feels a bit simple, until the aftertaste that is. Waves upon waves, incredible length, this one knocking the other wines thus far this evening, off the table. 97

1999 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Béze

MAR 12 Pale ruby. A bit all over the place first, but quickly sharpening up with air, floral, strawberries, perfumed, stunning nose. Fresh acidity, tannins almost gone, slightly rustic texture anyway, well, rustic for Rousseau, how rustic can it actually be. 94

1999 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Clos des Ruchottes

MAR 12 Pale ruby, some barrel notes show through the fruit, edgy nose, some rose hips. Medium acidity, again somewhat rough, at least for Rousseau, not quite the degree of excellence one expects from this producer. 89

1999 Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

MAR 12 Pale ruby, subtle, elegant and pure nose. Strawberries, and a faint hint of exotic spices. Perfumed and seductive. Fresh acidity, superb elegance, lovely balance, long and pure. 93

1999 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

NOV 13 Bright ruby, garnet rim. Bright nose, expressive, red fruits, starting sous bois and almost some sweet prunes below. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red fruits, spices, exotic high notes, structured behind wild raspberries fruit, long. 94

1998 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

AUG 12 Pale ruby with garnet rim. Still youthful nose, strawberries, basil, leaf notes, some flowers, touch of vanilla, refined, easy, yet intense feel. Slightly spicy. Fresh and elegant acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous balance and layered, feels like perfection, exceptional length. 97

1998 Armand Rousseau Chambertin

JAN 10 Bright ruby with thin garnet rim. Youthful, very elegant, some white pepper, herbs, floral hints, strawberries, leather, some chocolate, hints of vanilla, very refined, quite intense. Fresh and fruity, extremely well balanced, complex but you need to look for the flavours, ripe tannins, elegant acidity, perfection, extremely long finish. 99

1997 Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos de la Ruchottes

JUN 16 Bright ruby, thin brick rim. Red berries, floral, seductive, light leather and tobacco touch, mint notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, elegant, some sweet and sour notes, maturing nicely, long. 94

1997 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche 

NOV 18 Bright ruby, brick rim. Scented, lighter nose, discreet almost, transparent and detailed, light floral notes, some spices, bright red fruits, not too intense but everything in here is delightful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, raspberries, again somewhat narrow but lovely freshness, sublime balance, and bright fruits, long. Tender, served blind, brilliant stuff, easily overlooked in the glass. Weightless concentration. This one is just far too polite. 95

1996 Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

MAR 12 Ruby, thin brick rim. Perfumed, open, superb nose but has something rustic to it, and maybe some oak just behind the fruit. Fresh acidity, feels leaner than the 99, a bit all over the place, lacking focus (in this context that is) but balanced, long. 93

1993 Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche

NOV 16 Bright ruby, garnet rim. That openness that always hits me with Clos de la Roche and especially from Armand Rousseau, it all just feels so incredibly clear and bright. It is like stepping into an autumn morning and all elements of the wine hangs on the branches of a leafless tree, like winter apples. Bright raspberries, some dates, raisins, spices, almost a cinnamon note, wild strawberries, sous bois that seems to blow off with air. Superb nose, not quite as impressive on the palate, but a very lovely wine indeed. Giving it one point extra for that superb nose. 95

1989 Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

AUG 18 Pale red ruby, brick rim. Red berries, anise, some spices, herbs, leaner nose With air it brightens up nicely. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, some spices, juicy, long. 95

1983 Armand Rousseau Chambertin 

AUG 15 Bright ruby core with brick rim. Spices, liquorice, sous bois, dates, bright red fruits still. Surprisingly youthful for its age, served blind I was in Gevrey but ten years younger. Fresh acidity, still some tannins, red fruits, again surprisingly firm for its age, long and nuanced, yet tight somehow. Long. 94