Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested; ~90% destemming; 4–5 days cold soak then 18–20 day maceration with pigeage/remontage; native yeast fermentation; pneumatic pressing; 18–22 months élevage in French oak (Chambertin/Clos‑de‑Bèze often 100% new oak).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Spicy red cherry and candied raspberry with licorice, Asian spice, blackberries, earth and truffle; dense, brooding mid-palate with refined ripe tannins and a very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (barbecue pork), soy‑glazed mushrooms, miso aubergine, Cantonese roasted meats.
Vineyard Info:
 
Historic family domaine founded 1909 in Gevrey‑Chambertin; now led by Eric and daughter Cyrielle Rousseau. Renowned Grand Cru holdings include Chambertin and Clos‑de‑Bèze; meticulous vineyard work, low yields and traditional cellar practices.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Pierre Rovani) 94–96 (2004); Burghound (Allen Meadows) 91–94; Vinous/Stephen Tanzer ~94; listed highly by major merchants and collectors