Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Method:
 
Grapes largely destemmed, fermented in open stainless vats with punch‑downs/pump‑overs; aged in French oak (high new oak proportion for top cuvées) for extended élevage.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Black cherry, blackberries, sous‑bois, spice, licorice and forest floor; silky yet concentrated, with fine but persistent tannins and a very long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, lamb, game, mushroom risotto, duck à l'orange; Asian: Peking duck, soy‑glazed beef, miso aubergine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), grilled wagyu.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Armand Rousseau — historic family domaine in Gevrey‑Chambertin, long‑established Grand Cru holdings (largest owner in Chambertin); current generation manages vineyards and traditional Burgundian vinification.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores: Wine Advocate (Pierre Rovani) 2004: 94–96; Burghound (Allen Meadows) ~95 (later tastings); Vinous (Antonio Galloni) ~93