2009 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers 1er Cru
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The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers presents an attractive core of dark fruit, considerable aromatic complexity and plenty of structure to back things up. Fresh, vibrant notes are woven throughout, adding to an impression of reserved, tense coolness. The Cazetiers is one of the more inward wines at Rousseau in 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2029. I tasted the following wines with Frederic Robert, who works alongside Eric Rousseau. In 2009 Rousseau and his team began picking on September 7, the earliest in Gevrey. For the first time the estate used 20% whole clusters on all the wines except for Clos de la Roche, which was closer to 15%. The 2009s were scheduled to be bottled in April 2011. I also tasted a handful of 2008s that were deeply impressive. Importer: Frederic Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Medium red. Somewhat reduced, gamey nose; less vibrant than the Cazetiers. Offers more texture and body but less detail today. At once round and a bit medicinal. Finishes with substantial, slightly drying tannins. Still a bit disjointed today. Incidentally, this wine is made from 50+-year-old vines, while a portion of the Lavaux Saint-Jacques vines are just 8 years old.
A bit reduced. Hint of cloves and really quite densely fruity on the palate. Quite a charmer and should mature relatively early. Long and rich on the finish. (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.