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Wine Description
The Story
Chambertin – Domaine Armand Rousseau
Chambertin gained a reputation from the patronage of Napoleon I, who is rumoured not to have drunk anything else and watered down his Chambertin with plenty of water. He favoured it at five to six years old and never drank more than half a bottle with a meal. When the ex-Emperor was exiled on St. Helena, he was forced to drink claret, since that was easier to ship to the isolated island.
The Rousseau ...
Vintage 1962
The Style and Weather of 1962: Often described as the definition of textbook elegance, 1962 featured a cooler, more moderate growing season with a late harvest that didn't begin until October. While it was initially somewhat overshadowed by the richer, more famous 1961 and 1959 vintages, 1962 proved to have incredible staying power.
Wine Characteristics: The red Burgundies from 1962 are celebrated for their supreme balance, finesse, crystal...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 760€ | +15.6% |
| 2020 | 11 900€ | - |
| 2026 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| 13 760€ +15.6% | 11 900€ - |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.