1997 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
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Pierre Rovani, Wine Advocate
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Ruby shading to tawny. Very pale rim. Sweet, rich nose. But rather dried out on the palate. Pretty astringent. Where’s the fruit? Desperately needs food. (JR)
Medium red. Deep aromas of plum, cherry, faded rose, mocha, animal fur and smoke. Lush, spicy and layered in the mouth, with red fruit and oak flavors of modest clarity. Longer and spicier on the finish, which shows considerably more wood tannins than Rousseau's '97 Ruchottes or Clos de la Roche, as well as a hint of unabsorbed acidity.
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.