Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
A.Rousseau
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin (Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru), Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested; ~90% destemmed; cold soak then ~18–20 day fermentation; aged ~18–20 months in oak (Chambertin/Clos de Bèze typically 80–100% new oak).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Explosive red and black cherry, raspberry, violets, licorice and smoked earth; firm, ripe tannins, saline minerality and long, persistent finish (ageworthy).
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, duck à l'orange, beef short ribs; Western cheeses (aged Comté); Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), miso-braised aubergine, soy-ginger mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Armand Rousseau is a historic, family-run Gevrey-Chambertin domaine (early 20th century) owning key Grand Cru parcels, including Clos de Bèze (c.1.41 ha). Renowned for old vines, low yields and traditional viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critic scores: Neal Martin/The Wine Advocate 97 (selected tastings); Burghound 95; Vinous ~95–96. Widely praised for long-term aging potential