1999 Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 96

The 1999 Chambertin Grand Cru has a multi-faceted bouquet, a melange of red and black fruit, sous-bois, desiccated orange peel and wilted rose petals. It simply blossoms in the glass, gaining complexity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, plenty of lift and energy, full of breeding from start to finish. Gentle grip, more youthful than the 1996 yet with the same stature, there is wonderful persistence. Unlike the 1996, this 1999 Chambertin is clearly still in the ascendency, though the bottle drunk in Hong Kong was marginally superior. Tasted at the Rousseau Chambertin vertical at La Vienne. [Neal Martin, 21/06/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2050

Robert Parker 92

Produced from 45-year-old vines, the 1999 Chambertin is medium to dark ruby-colored. It has super-ripe, talcum, and blackberry aromas that lead to a medium to full-bodied wine of outstanding depth. Loads of oak-laced black fruits can be found throughout its zesty, firm character. Projected maturity: 2004-2012. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700. [Pierre Rovani, 31/08/2001]

Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012