1999 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
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The 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru offers exquisite delineation on the nose, real transparency here, very pure and yet there is no escaping the intensity contained in this Clos Saint-Jacques. The palate is supremely well-balanced though it is higher in acidity than I would have expected. Killer mineralité, this sashays along with style and boasts wonderful sapidity on the very long and entrancing finish. Stunning. (NM)
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Simply glorious. Gorgeous, rich, sweet and already at its peak though with quite enough guts to continue to give pleasure. What a treat it was to taste this. Even more so to drink it. (JR)
Bright crimson with a pale rim. Heady, sumptuous nose. Lovely developed bouquet. Ripe red fruits and a hint of mushrooms. Lovely blend of sweetness of fruit with fresh acidity and nerve. A stunningly complete red burgundy that is already drinking well but should have a long life ahead of it. Candied raspberries on the finish. Amazing persistence. Opened up in the glass too! (JR)
About the producer
Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.