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.
94 Points Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2022 Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru is deeper and more brooding than the Clos de la Roche, unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, orange zest, spices and subtle hints of juniper berry. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with an inky core of fruit and sweet, supple tannins, it will reward some patience.
95 Points Jasper Morris
A fine and cheerful mid purple. The bouquet follows the rule of the year with its energised raspberry fruit, just a little bit rougher at the finish, but that is more of a Mazy thing. Fair length, this should blossom.