Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2022

Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most iconic wine producers, based in Gevrey-Chambertin in the Côte de Nuits. Founded in the early 20th century by Armand Rousseau and now led by his grandson Eric Rousseau (with the next generation, Cyrielle, also involved), the domaine is celebrated for its exceptional Pinot Noir from some of Burgundy’s finest vineyards. With around 15 hectares under vine, including prestigious Grand Crus like Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, and Ruchottes-Chambertin, Rousseau produces elegant, age-worthy wines that reflect their terroir with precision. Known for a traditional, low-intervention winemaking approach, the domaine is a benchmark for classic Burgundy and its wines are among the most coveted in the world.

The reference standard in Chambertin. This is every bit the equal of the Clos de Bèze, if slightly less approachable young. Blended from four parcels including a cooler section near the southern end and another near the top of the slope, this gives a wine of incredible concentration if a bit reserved initially. Here, ripe berry fruit, a strong mineral/saline edge and a gamey note all emerge with time, and the texture is firm and tightly wound. This should age gracefully for the better part of a century. Drink 2029-2069. 99 points, Charles Curtis MW - Decanter (Oct 2020)

This too evidences subtle wood influence on the ripe yet cool nose that combines notes of spice, earth and floral elements with those of dark berries and poached plum. There is excellent intensity to the full-bodied, concentrated and mineral-inflected flavors that coat the palate with sappy dry extract while delivering excellent depth and persistence on the beautifully balanced and imposingly powerful if decidedly compact finale. This strikingly pure effort is already Zen-like in its sense of harmony and should prove to be remarkably long-lived. Brilliant. Drink through 2041+. 98 points, Allen Meadows - Burghound (Jan 2022)