2008 Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 94

The 2008 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru has an attractive leafy nose with touches of rooibos, Japanese black tea and light red berry fruit. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, pretty tart, red berry fruit, not deep and lightly poised on the finish. This is a beautiful Clos-de-Beze that is reaching its peak. [Neal Martin, 24/08/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2022-2038

Robert Parker 96

Rousseau’s 2008 Chambertin-Clos de Beze is off the charts. Textured and layered throughout, this exquisite, captivating wine graces the palate with endless fruit framed by silky, refined tannins. All of the elements build effortlessly to the dazzling, impeccably crafted finish. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038. I tasted the following wines with Frederic Robert, who works alongside Eric Rousseau. In 2009 Rousseau and his team began picking on September 7, the earliest in Gevrey. For the first time the estate used 20% whole clusters on all the wines except for Clos de la Roche, which was closer to 15%. The 2009s were scheduled to be bottled in April 2011. I also tasted a handful of 2008s that were deeply impressive. Importer: Frederic Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700 [Antonio Galloni, 02/05/2011]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038