Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Magnum 1.5L 2019
At the heart of the Rousseau family's winemaking tradition lies a deep reverence for the vine and the land it grows on. This has been passed down through generations, with the elders teaching the next in line the ways of the vine, upholding the family values and strong work ethic. This has helped maintain a strong bond between man and vine, resulting in exceptional wines year after year.
One of their most impressive offerings is the Armand Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Magnum 1.5L 2019. This exceptional wine is made from grapes grown in the 8 hectares and 52 ares of Grand Crus owned by the family in Gevrey Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis. It is managed by Eric Rousseau, with the assistance of his daughter Cyrielle.
The magnum bottle size of 1.5L provides numerous benefits. Firstly, it allows for a slower maturation process, resulting in a more refined and complex taste. Additionally, the larger bottle size also means the wine has a lower surface area to volume ratio, which reduces the risk of oxidation, keeping the wine fresher for longer. Finally, the magnum bottle size also looks impressive on any table, adding an element of grandeur and elegance to any occasion.
Overall, the Armand Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Magnum 1.5L 2019 is a wine that perfectly embodies the Rousseau family's commitment to producing exceptional wines with a deep respect for the vine and the land.
The 2019 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru clearly has more intensity than the Chambertin. True, it is showing a little more wood at the moment, but I also find more fruit – raspberry and wild strawberry – interlaced with shavings of black truffle and forest fern. The palate is medium-bodied with supple but firm tannins. This is endowed with impressive depth and body weight and yet it retains disarming elegance on a finish that fans out gloriously. "This is the business" is the phrase that passed through my mind as I tried to keep a stoic face after encountering this fabulous Clos-de-Bèze." Neal Martin-Vinous
