Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2014 - Domaine Armand Rousseau
Burgundy Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, 2014 Vintage, Domaine Armand Rousseau
Tasting notes for the Chambertin "Clos de Bèze" Grand Cru 2014 - Armand Rousseau
- EYE: The robe of the 2014 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru presents itself in a deep and vibrant ruby red hue with purple reflections, announcing the youthfulness of this vintage. The wine's clarity attests to precise winemaking by the Domaine Armand Rousseau.
- NOSE: This grand cru reveals a complex and delicate bouquet. Aromas of black cherry and blackberry dominate the nose, accompanied by subtle floral notes such as violet. Elegant nuances of black pepper and cedar wood add a spicy and woody dimension to this aromatic ensemble. The olfactory expression, though young, promises a captivating evolution over the years.
- MOUTH: This Clos de Bèze demonstrates an impressive structure. The tannins, present but velvety, accentuate the flavors of red and black fruits, gradually evolving towards nuances of blackcurrant and licorice. A lively acidity brings balance and freshness to this grand cru wine, while the persistent finish reveals slightly spicy and mineral notes.
In short: At its current stage of evolution, the 2014 Chambertin "Clos de Bèze" Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau has reached a promising maturity, but its aging potential can still extend until 2030. This wine embodies the typicity of the Burgundian terroir, offering a rich and balanced tasting experience. Pair this vintage with a beef Wellington, truffle risotto, or herb-roasted pork chop for a perfect tasting.
Other appellations from this estate: Gevrey-Chambertin "Clos du Château", Gevrey-Chambertin Village, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Lavaux-Saint-Jacques", Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Les Cazetiers", Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Mazy-Chambertin Grand Cru, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru "Clos des Ruchottes", Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jacques", Chambertin "Clos de Bèze" Grand Cru, Chambertin Grand Cru...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2014
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Chambertin
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine Armand Rousseau
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- Climat
- Clos de Bèze
Family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin
In 1902, young Armand, 18 years-old at the time, inherited his first parcels of Gevrey-Chambertin, in the Côte de Nuits. Coming from a long line of wine makers and wine sellers from Burgundy, Armand Rousseau decided to follow the family traditions and developed his newly acquired grape vines. Things accelerated after his marriage in 1909, when he ended up with a bigger vineyard, as well as an entire estate which now bore his name.
Flash-forward to the 1930s. The Domaine Armand Rousseau was now selling its own wines, thanks to the input of Raymond Baudoin (the founder of the famous French magazine "Revue du Vin de France"). Armand was now producing as well as selling other appellations: Chambertin, Charmes-Chambertin, Clos de la Roche, or Clos Saint-Jacques. He even started exporting to the USA, which just came out of 13 years of Prohibition.
In 1959, Charles Rousseau (Armand's son) inherited the estate when his father died. He had previously worked with him for 15 years and was now at the helm of the 6 hectares vineyard. Charles decided to make it grow it by adding more parcels like Clos de Bèze and Clos des Ruchottes. He aimed for the outside world and decided to export his wines in Europe and the rest of the planet, especially Asia since the 1970s.
Charles enjoyed the assistance of his son Éric, who began helping his dad in 1982, after he finished his oenology studies at the University of Dijon. Thanks to him, the Domaine Armand Rousseau had discovered organic winemaking. No more pesticides, mechanical plowing, high interventionism... This respect for nature and family traditions, Éric is now teaching it to his daughter Cyrielle. The new generation of Rousseau.
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