Description
This premier cru wine from the legendary Rousseau family estate is a testament to their meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering commitment to quality.
Drinking Window: 2018-2038
Vineyard Notes:
- Located on the Côte d'Or escarpment, Clos Saint-Jacques boasts southeast-facing slopes and white marl soils similar to the Grand Cru Chambertin.
- The vineyard benefits from optimal sunlight exposure and a cooling wind that ensures perfect grape ripeness.
- A lack of moisture in the topsoil forces deep root systems, resulting in concentrated, high-quality berries.
- Clos Saint-Jacques is arguably Gevrey-Chambertin's most prestigious premier cru, producing full-bodied red wines considered among the village's finest.
Producer Notes:
- The wines from this terroir are clear and balanced with strong, smooth tannins and a dominant aroma of blackcurrant and small black fruits. They have a particularly intense mouth-feel.
Critics Reviews and Awards:
- Rated 18/20 by Jancis Robinson
Additional Details:
- Drinking window: 2019-2027
- Region: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sweetness: Dry
- Maturation: Oaked in French oak barrels
- Closure: Cork
2013 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pere et Fils Clos Saint-Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 750ml