Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Gevrey‑Chambertin (Chambertin Grand Cru)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Burghound ~95; Vinous 94; Jancis Robinson 19/20; The Wine Advocate ~90

Tasting Note
Mature Pinot Noir: dried red and black stone fruits, leather, tobacco, forest floor, spice and truffle notes; silky texture, moderate tannins and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, braised beef short ribs, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; mostly destemmed, open‑top fermentation, aged ~18–20 months in Allier oak barrels (one‑wine/new oak use varies by parcel).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Armand Rousseau, family estate since early 20th century in Gevrey‑Chambertin, renowned for multiple Grand Crus and traditional, low‑yield viticulture. Managed by the Rousseau family across generations.