Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand‑harvested, sorted and largely de‑stemmed; cool pre-fermentation maceration followed by indigenous-yeast fermentation and 18–24 months ageing in oak (Chambertin parcels frequently in a high proportion of new oak); bottled largely unfiltered.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Black cherry, raspberry, crushed strawberry, rose and sous-bois with ink, bay and mineral notes. Pure, structured palate with fine ripe tannins, vibrant acidity and a long saline, soil-driven finish. Youthful but ageworthy.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast duck, beef Bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed black cod, braised short ribs (Korean-style).
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Armand Rousseau, founded c.1909 in Gevrey‑Chambertin, is a family-run estate renowned for top Grand Cru Pinot Noir holdings (including sizeable Chambertin parcels) and traditional, low-yield viticulture emphasizing terroir expression.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Spectator 98; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) 97; Vinous ~96. (Select reviews and scores)