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2014 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin

$599.00
  • Producer
    Domaine Armand Rousseau
  • Vintage
    2014
  • Grape Variety
    Pinot Noir
  • Region
    Burgundy
  • Sub Region
    Gevrey Chambertin
  • Importer Label
    Australia – Domaine Wine Shippers
  • Size
    Bottle
SKU: ARMGC14EC1

Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the most famous and best domaines in Burgundy. Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, the estate is formed of just over 15 hectares, over half of which is Grand Cru.

This is one of Burgundy’s greatest domaines – in terms of history, vineyard holdings and quality of wine. The original Armand Rousseau was at the forefront of the first wave of domaine bottling in the 1930s. He was succeeded by his son Charles in 1959, shortly after they had bought a significant slice of the Clos St Jacques vineyard. Today Eric, grandson of Armand, is in charge of the vines and cellar, with the help of his daughter Cyrielle.

The domaine produces pale, finely structured wines of great elegance and stamina. The simple principle of old (but not ancient) vines and sensible yields dictates the Rousseau style. Sometimes the wines can appear light in their youth, but they nearly always take on weight as they age.

Tasting Notes

91 Points Allen Meadows
A more deeply pitched nose reflected ultra-fresh aromas of dark currant, pungent earth and plenty of sauvage character. There is both good richness and punch to the detailed middle weight flavors that avoid rusticity largely thanks to the fine-grain of the supporting tannins. This should drink well young if desired.

91 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Villages has a strict, stony bouquet with wet limestone notes percolating through the veneer of red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is not huge weight or concentration here, but it is very well balanced and poised with a taut, minerally finish that is linear and fresh. Very fine.

2014 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin