Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; partial destemming, short cold soak (~4 days), 15–21 day fermentation, aged 18–20 months in French oak (mix of new and used barrels).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black cherry and raspberry with licorice, forest floor, truffle and smoked spice. Silky, polished tannins, lively acidity and pronounced minerality leading to a very long, refined finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roasted duck, venison, guinea fowl, beef en croûte, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), braised pork belly (hong shao rou), shiitake mushroom hot pot, Korean bulgogi.
Vineyard Info:
 
Maison Armand Rousseau (Père et Fils), established early 20th century in Gevrey-Chambertin; led by Eric Rousseau and daughter Cyrielle; owns several Chambertin Grand Cru parcels and is a benchmark Burgundian domaine.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly acclaimed vintage. Notable critic scores/reviews: Vinous/Stephen Tanzer ~98 (high praise), Burghound/Allen Meadows strong praise for structure and longevity, Wine Advocate and other critics 94–98 range; widely cited as one of Rousseau's top 2010 Grand Crus (sources: Vinous, Burghound, Wine Advocate, Wine-Searcher, Berry Bros. )