Domaine Armand Rousseau 2017
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru
Burgundy, France
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OCC |
| ABV: 13.0% | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: No | Drink from: 2017 |
| Biodynamic: No | Drink to: 2042 |
| Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir | |
Critic scores
93 RP, 93 NM, 91-93 JD, 18 JR, 93 JM, 96 WS
Critic reviews
"Rousseau's 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is showing nicely, wafting from the glass with inviting aromas of red berries, plums and peonies mingled with hints of cedar, raw cocoa and mandarin orange. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it's soft and charming, with melting tannins and an ample core of fruit. Generous and demonstrative, like many 2017s it has picked up a bit of richness and depth in bottle."
William Kelley, January 2021, RobertParker.com
"The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet of extremely pure brambly red fruit, and the oak is very well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine structure and well-judged acidity. Though this is initially backward on the finish, it opens nicely in the glass. Whether it is long-term is another matter. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting."
Neal Martin, September 2021, Vinous.com
"This too reflects just enough wood to mention as it serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the restrained and pure essence of red pinot fruit, earth and discreet spice whiffs. The backward if supple medium-bodied flavors possess a beguiling sense of underlying tension that carries over to the detail but very firm, serious and youthfully austere finish that delivers sneaky good length. Of all the Rousseau wines, the Charmes has made the most progress over the last 5 years as it's finally beginning to consistently achieve grand cru quality."
Allen Meadows, January 2019, Burghound.com
"Clear bright purple with a medium depth of red fruit. Sweetly oaked, perhaps a touch too much, but the volume of fruit prevents a drying effect. A massive volume of lush red fruit, then the vanilla to finish. Drink from 2024-2033. Tasted Sep 2021."
Jasper Morris, September 2021, InsideBurgundy.com
William Kelley, January 2021, RobertParker.com
"The 2017 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a beautifully defined bouquet of extremely pure brambly red fruit, and the oak is very well integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine structure and well-judged acidity. Though this is initially backward on the finish, it opens nicely in the glass. Whether it is long-term is another matter. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting."
Neal Martin, September 2021, Vinous.com
"This too reflects just enough wood to mention as it serves as a relatively neutral backdrop for the restrained and pure essence of red pinot fruit, earth and discreet spice whiffs. The backward if supple medium-bodied flavors possess a beguiling sense of underlying tension that carries over to the detail but very firm, serious and youthfully austere finish that delivers sneaky good length. Of all the Rousseau wines, the Charmes has made the most progress over the last 5 years as it's finally beginning to consistently achieve grand cru quality."
Allen Meadows, January 2019, Burghound.com
"Clear bright purple with a medium depth of red fruit. Sweetly oaked, perhaps a touch too much, but the volume of fruit prevents a drying effect. A massive volume of lush red fruit, then the vanilla to finish. Drink from 2024-2033. Tasted Sep 2021."
Jasper Morris, September 2021, InsideBurgundy.com