Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils • Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s benchmark Pinot Noirs, from…Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s benchmark Pinot Noirs, from a 1.4‑ha parcel on highly calcareous, stony soils that give both power and finesse. Often described as the more express…Learn More »
$3325
/750ml
2016 Retail Average
97
/100
2016 Pro Rating
Structure comes first in the 2016 Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, with a firm, muscular frame wrapped in deep tones of dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum, layered with spice, earth and a touch of game. The palate is dense yet refined, driven by vibrant acidity and powerful but polished tannins that carry a long, resonant finish, signaling a Clos de Bèze built for extended aging. This vintage stands out for its combination of intensity, energy and aristocratic depth rather than immediate charm.
Roast duck with cherry glaze; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s benchmark Pinot Noirs, from a 1.4‑ha parcel on highly calcareous, stony soils that give both power and finesse. Often described as the more expressive and “feminine” counterpart to the domaine’s Chambertin, it typically shows deep color, silky but structured tannins, and a long, mineral‑driven finish with vivid red and black berry fruit and oriental spice complexity, built to evolve gracefully for decades.