"The Charmes, Mazis and Clos de la Roche were all raised in one wine barrel in this vintage, as has been the case for several years chez Rousseau, and I love how the wood plays a beautiful supporting role to the terroir in each wine. All three of these crus seem to be getting better with each passing vintage these days, as I find more intensity here than was routinely the case a decade ago, without any of the cuvées losing any of the elegance that has defined them for a generation. 2011 Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin is another absolutely lovely wine in the making, wafting from the glass in a refined mélange of red and black cherries, plums, raw cocoa, a complex base of soil, a hint of vanillin oak and a pungent topnote of violets. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and very sappy at the core, with a fine sense of reserve, ripe and beautifully integrated tannins and outstanding length and grip on the elegant and intensely flavored finish. This is a superb Charmes!"

92 Points | John Gilman
Review Date: 12/2012

Domaine Armand Rousseau, nestled in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of the most revered and storied estates in Burgundy. Founded in the early 20th century and now under the careful hand of Éric Rousseau, the domaine cultivates its vineyards with a profound respect for tradition and nature. Their approach is one of subtlety and restraint, allowing the voice of the terroir to emerge, as though each vine were an instrument in a delicate symphony. The wines from Rousseau are known for their finesse and poise, capturing the essence of each vintage while quietly echoing the history of this revered region. Rousseau’s creations transcend the temporal world, their fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity recalling the work of Gothic cathedrals, standing tall and refined for centuries.

Domaine Armand Rousseau wines are pre-sale with expected arrival of end of year.