2020 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques, Armand Rousseau

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin |
Producer: Armand Rousseau |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 20 Jan 22
Mingling aromas of sweet berry fruit and cherries with hints of forest floor, black truffle, burning embers and warm spices, Rousseau's 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques is medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with an especial
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Vinous Neal Martin - 30 Oct 24
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is another reductive wine on the nose, showing brambly red fruit, briar and light loamy scents. It unfolds nicely with aeration, but it's still keeping something back. It gains delineation after a ri
Drinking Date: 2027 - 2048
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Jancis Robinson Matthew Hayes - 29 Nov 21
Cask sample. Greater weight again compared with the village Gevrey. Some real richness and savoury character to the fruit. (MH)
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2035
Gevrey-Chambertin Fine Wine

Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin, a prestigious Burgundy appellation in Côte de Nuits, is renowned for producing powerful Pinot Noir wines, often called the "King of Burgundy." These wines are known for bold flavours, complex aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants, truffles, and spices, with robust structure and excellent ageing potential. The appellation includes nine Grand Cru vineyards, notably Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Top producers like Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Fourrier, and Domaine Denis Mortet craft wines that reflect the unique terroir and tradition of Gevrey-Chambertin.