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  • Country ranking ?

    516
  • Producer ranking ?

    31
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

The Rousseau Domaine was started at the beginning of the 20th century by Armand Rousseau who, at his majority, inherited several plots of vineyards in Gevrey Chambertin. The Domaine premises with the living house, the storing places, the cellars and the winery, are situated in the oldest part of the village, near the 13th century church.


From 1959, after Armand Rousseau's death, Charles Rousseau was at the head of a Domaine of 6 ha which ...

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Vintage 1999

1999 VINTAGE in Burgundy

The last harvest of the century

Generous yields and exceptional quality for Burgundy's 1999 harvest

Burgundy, France, November 1999 ? The 1999 Burgundy wine harvest was as generous in terms of yield as it was exceptional in terms of quality. According to the Burgundy Wine Bureau (BIVB), the climatic conditions permitted, as happens only rarely, the number of grape bunches per plant to exceed the average of the...

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The 1999 Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques that followed was also extraordinary. Its fabulous nose was so good, possessing great aromatics. Sweet and pungent cherry red fruit, vitamins, musk, delicate cedar and perfume all came together in an overall meaty impression. The palate was rich and flavorful with tastes of spice, tea and sandbox. There was real depth here in this mouthful of a wine. While long and stylish, the Rousseau retained its elegance. Absolutely delicious (95).
  • 95p

Bright crimson with a pale rim. Heady, sumptuous nose. Lovely developed bouquet. Ripe red fruits and a hint of mushrooms. Lovely blend of sweetness of fruit with fresh acidity and nerve. A stunningly complete red burgundy that is already drinking well but should have a long life ahead of it. Candied raspberries on the finish. Amazing persistence. Opened up in the glass too!

  • 100p

Full colour. Just a touch of maturity. Rich, full, opulent nose. Very lovely fruit on the palate. Fullish body. Ripe tannins. Excellent grip and lots of finesse. Balanced. Fresh and very lovely. Indeed as good as the Bèze.

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Origin

Beaune, Burgundy

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