2011 Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 2011 Chambertin Grand Cru is consistent with the previous bottle that I tasted blind in 2014, although I find no reduction now. I maintain that it is a little more feral than other recent vintages with black plum, leather and sous-bois, displaying more amplitude than before. The palate is well balanced but backward, very well structured for a 2011 with tertiary notes mixed with tobacco surfacing towards the finish, that gently keeps rollin’ and rollin’ across the senses. Marvellous, but give it another couple of years. Tasted at Bistro de l’Hôtel in Beaune. [Neal Martin, 05/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2035

Robert Parker 93

The 2011 Chambertin Grand Cru clearly subsumes the new oak better than the Clos de Beze in 2011, allowing the terroir to come through and demonstrating better delineation and poise. With aeration, delicate floral notes begin to emerge. The palate is well-balanced with lovely poise – a more approachable Chambertin from Rousseau with fine tannins and an elegant, refined finish. Very fine. Drink 2014-2023. [Neal Martin, 08/01/2013]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2023