Armand Rousseau - Chambertin Grand Cru Clos De Beze 2018 (750ml)
Price: $3000.00
| Producer | Armand Rousseau |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Chambertin Clos De Beze |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1308817 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jasper Morris: 97-99 Points
Cyrielle serves this wine last as it takes longer to eat its oak. A little bit of reduction related to the oak does indeed show. The barrel also expresses its tannins a little more forcefully at the finish. But these are details which will not affect the long term majesty of this wine which is showing an almost austere concentration of fruit. A marvellous wine but I do not think it will quite challenge the Chambertin.
Burghound: 97 Points
Slightly more evident though still quite subtle wood frames the even spicier aromas of liqueur-like red and dark berry fruit plum anise earth and lilac nuances. Here too there is a relatively supple mid-palate mouthfeel to
Vinous: 96-98 Points
The 2018 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has a very well-defined bouquet of red berry fruit laced with undergrowth rose petals incense and hints of white pepper; so much vigor here. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannins wonderful tension and great length on the finish. This is a class apart an intellectual and downright delicious Chambertin that will surely gain even more sophistication during its second winter in barrel. Awesome. (Drink between 2024-2055)
Wine Advocate: 96-98 Points
The 2018 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru was more extroverted during my visit to the Rousseau cellars this year exhibiting a rich and complex bouquet of smoked meats ripe cherries cassis woodsmoke nori blackberries and dark chocolate framed by a lavish application of cedary new oak. It's full-bodied fleshy and enveloping with a ripe core of fruit powdery tannins and a long palate-staining finish. The Clos de Bèze is more immediate and dramatic than this year's Chambertin.
