Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils • Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Domaine Armand Rousseau’s Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is a pure Pinot Noir from one of the commune’s elite P…Domaine Armand Rousseau’s Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is a pure Pinot Noir from one of the commune’s elite Premier Cru slopes, a stony, limestone-rich site that yields deeply structured yet refined wines often likened to a “mini…Learn More »
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/750ml
2017 Retail Average
93
/100
2017 Pro Rating
Seductive from the first sniff, this 2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers glows with ripe wild red berries, hints of rose and gentle spice, all wrapped in a silk-soft texture. The palate is medium-bodied yet surprisingly plush, offering sweet-toned fruit, polished tannins and a precise, lingering finish that shows both charm and quiet power. It feels like one of the most tempting and immediate wines in the Rousseau 2017 lineup, already giving a lot of pleasure while retaining the poise to age further.
Roast duck with cherries; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Mushroom and Comté tart
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Domaine Armand Rousseau’s Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers is a pure Pinot Noir from one of the commune’s elite Premier Cru slopes, a stony, limestone-rich site that yields deeply structured yet refined wines often likened to a “mini-Chambertin.” In Rousseau’s hands it typically marries vibrant red and dark berry fruit with pronounced mineral tension, floral and sauvage nuances, and a firm but polished tannic frame that demands—yet rewards—long bottle age.