Armand Rousseau 2019 Chambertin

Armand Rousseau's 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru unfolds with a mesmerizing display of aromas that captivate the senses. A deep, garnet color hints at the wine's intensity. Delicate notes of exotic spices, grilled meats, and dark chocolate intermingle with luscious cherries, cassis, and hints of licorice, creating a complex bouquet that evolves with each swirl of the glass. On the palate, this wine reveals its full-bodied nature, with layers of concentrated black fruit and firm yet velvety tannins. Despite its richness, it maintains a sense of precision and elegance, showcasing the inherent character of the Chambertin terroir. The finish is long and penetrating, leaving a lasting impression of depth and sophistication. While still youthful, the 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru promises to evolve beautifully with time, revealing even greater complexity and refinement.

Robert Parker - (96-98) Points

"The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru is very promising, unwinding in the glass with aromas of exotic spices, grilled meats, cherries, cassis, dark chocolate, licorice and loamy soil. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it was the most introverted, tightly wound wine in the cellar on the day of my visit. Broad-shouldered and elegantly muscular, it's bright and precise, concluding with a penetrating finish."

Antonio Galloni - 95 Points

"The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru has some reduction on the nose that is currently masking what feels like concentrated black fruit. There’s a lot of extraction here, and this is an extravagant Chambertin in the making. The palate is medium-bodied with plush tannins—a fleshier style of Chambertin with sour cherry and black pepper. There is some stem addition here, but it is not as well-integrated, though there is lovely sense of "flow" on the finish. Jury is out on this for now. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting."