Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley and more….
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 13 May 2024
Burgundy & Champagne
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About this Item
The family-run Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy's oldest and most revered domaines. They own many Grand Cru plots in Gevrey-Chambertin as well as part of the highly sought-after Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques vineyard. Established in the early 20th Century by Armand Rousseau, the domaine initially owned small parcels throughout Gevrey-Chambertin. Over the next century, under both Armand Rousseau and his son Charles, who took over the reins in 1959, the domaine acquired various Grand Cru vineyards in Charmes, Mazis and Mazoyères-Chambertin, culminating in a plot in Le Chambertin itself in 1994. Careful winemaking, which allows for terroir-expression, the sparing use of oak and old vines, all make for elegant and pure wines that are built for long ageing.
Charmes-Chambertin is a prestigious Grand Cru vineyard located in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin. It is renowned for its limestone-rich soils and optimal sun exposure, which contribute to the production of wines with depth, complexity, and aging potential.
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Critics Ratings
‘Round and inviting. Shows milk chocolate, plum and mineral notes, with ample tannins that are soft and well-integrated. On the forward side, yet there's no rush to drink it.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100
‘Slightly grey crimson. Quite a rich nose – macerated cherries this time. Sweetness on the front palate though without the lift of the Cazetiers. A bit stodgy. Competent but very earthbound. Grainy dry tannins. Bit austere and dead. Metallic streak on the finish.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRrobinson.com, 16/20 (Sep 2007)
‘Medium red. Flowers, red cherry and animal fur on the nose. Supple, sweet and elegant; in a rather subtle style, showing less power than the Cazetiers but much easier to taste today. This is Charmes of premier cru weight, but it builds nicely and lingers well on the back end. The tannins here are rather gentle.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (March 2005)
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