Armand Rousseau 2019 Charmes Chambertin

The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru from Armand Rousseau reveals itself with elegance and finesse. Its appearance in the glass showcases a deep, inviting color that hints at its richness. Delicate aromas waft from the glass, offering a symphony of sweet berry fruit, intermingled with notes of plums and a subtle hint of smoked meats. Additional layers unfold with nuances of preserved citrus, warm spices, and raw cocoa, adding complexity to the bouquet. On the palate, this wine presents itself as medium to full-bodied, displaying a supple and charming character. Velvety tannins provide structure, while the wine's seamless and enveloping profile captivates the senses. With good depth at its core, the 2019 Charmes-Chambertin promises a delightful drinking experience, reminiscent of Rousseau's finest renditions. Its medium-bodied palate is adorned with filigree tannins and a silver bead of acidity, culminating in a finish that exudes energy, tension, and verve. This wine, true to the Rousseau style, possesses great pedigree and holds the promise of many years of drinking pleasure, making it a standout expression of Charmes-Chambertin.

Robert Parker - (92-94) Points

"The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is turning out nicely, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit and plums complemented by hints of smoked meats, preserved citrus, warm spices and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, supple and charming, it's pretty and fine-boned, with good depth at the core, velvety tannins and a seamless, enveloping profile. This is another cuvée that I suspect will turn out to be Rousseau's finest rendition since at least 2012."

Antonio Galloni - 96 Points

"The 2019 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a very elegant bouquet of red berry fruit, briar, crushed stone and rose petal, and is, so it turns out, Very Rousseau-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, a silver bead of acidity and plenty of energy, with wonderful tension and verve toward the finish. This is a Charmes-Chambertin with great pedigree and will give many years of drinking pleasure. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting."