2004 - Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru, Armand Rousseau

Good full, deep red. Brooding, sappy aromas of black cherry, maraschino cherry and dusty minerality can't quite match the Clos Saint-Jacques today for sheer lift and perfume. Fat, full and sweet, with a sexy, pliant texture and compelling depth of plum, spice and underbrush flavor. Boasts excellent volume for the vintage without losing its silky restraint or balance. Finishes very long and spicy, with broad, dusty tannins and lively accents of mint and licorice. Almost surprisingly accessible today; the wine's structure is most noticeable on the authoritative, gripping back end.