Ron Siegel

9.5

Pair of 12’s with the Rousseau showing more finesse & floral than the Roumier that will need more time — 5 months ago

Zack McDonald

8.9

BourGone Girl — 9 months ago

with Zorica

Mario Vaillancourt

9.4

Malgré le millésime souvent parfois plus mince, une superbe bouteille de Rousseau, magnifique. 93-94

Gorgeous Ruchottes from Rousseau. — 3 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Intense floral aromas with touches of apple, citrus and unique peach. Concentrated (almost dried) apple flavors with a note of sour quince and wet slate. Creamy texture and lightly Oaked on the very long finish. Well balanced and elegant. — 4 years ago

with Kasey

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.5

Tadeu ZA jul21 — 5 years ago

John Willison

9.1

Blueberries, blackberries, black and red licorice, black tea, and a bit of compost pile. — 6 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.2

Zero tipicidade. Cheiro e gosto de Chardonnay. Estilo me remeteu ao PYCM, com um pouquinho mais de madeira. — 8 years ago

with Otavio, Marlos and 2 others

Ron Siegel

9.3

Drinking well showing red cherry, berry, earth, spice & floral notes — 6 months ago

Her Mir Tage

9.2

1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche, situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the most renowned and the largest Grand Cru vineyard of the village. Its terroir is consequently exceptional, yielding wines with striking acidity, remarkable concentration, and a structure that is powerful yet displays extraordinarily refined tannins. It is often considered one of Burgundy's most compelling wines, masterfully combining power with elegance.

The style neither mirrors the robust, muscular, and overtly powerful character typical of its northern neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin, nor does it precisely replicate the extreme perfume, elegance, and delicacy that define its southern neighbour, Chambolle-Musigny. Instead, Clos de la Roche is the quintessential synthesis of strength and finesse—boasting a solid backbone alongside intricate depth of aroma and texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, one should not open a bottle without allowing for at least 15 years of ageing.

Upon opening, after 30 minutes the nose offered aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, sour plum, rose, and violet. After an hour, further notes of truffle, forest floor, leather, and spice developed. However, the minerality I expected remained elusive.

The bottle's condition was unfortunately not optimal. It lacked the sustained aromatic evolution and explosive bouquet I had anticipated. This fatigue and muted character were likely a result of its shipment from the United States. — 8 months ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.5

MB Amadeus mai22 — 4 years ago

Galen Hasler

8.9

Pear skin and mineral aroma. Meyer lemon, green apple. Intense flavors persist. Phalz terroir I love — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.4

We were lucky to have probably the benchmark for the Roussanne grape about a month ago with the Chateau Beaucastel. This Yangarra was not as stone fruit fleshy as the old vine Beaucastel. Skinnsy notes from being fermented in ceramic eggs Two thirds fermented on skins with extended contact; one third fermented without skins. A full bodied white on the palate with notes of Quince with some viscosity and low acid finishing with some bitterness from those skins which is good. Grows on you with each sip. In summary a very good new world Roussanne. Had my last one 57 weeks later on 29/6/22 with similar notes although there was a strange unidentifiable note on the palate. Nutty. — 5 years ago

Jeff Kiefer

9.1

Squid ink black, with stringent tannins.
— 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Enjoyed a splash of another quality 2022.

Viscous. Lemon, lime, green apple, tropicals, kiwi, honeysuckle, light caramel, vanilla notes, beautiful soft chalkiness-limestone, volcanics, yellow and white flowers, excellent acidity with an elegant, balanced, round finish that lasts a full minute.

@EK148 — 7 months ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

Lemon, oak, white peach, high acid, medium alcohol, and long finish. — 3 years ago

Edward Patten

8.9

Beaujolais Nouveau is always fun. Very fruity with cherry notes. One of the better Noveau’s. Easy drinking during the holidays — 3 years ago

Alexa Monroy

9.2

Medium bodied. Tastes like dark chocolate but not too heavy. — 4 years ago

Daron Watson

9.7

Season 17|18 Blend No. 17

citrus hard candies and citrus blossoms ~ ginger and cheese rinds ~ sour, tart, creamy yet electric ~ LOVE IT! — 5 years ago

Kyle Gross

8.9

Really pretty blend. Musty and mineral-y. Not too fruity, subtle tannins. Very nice. — 5 years ago

E & K G

9.1

Full nose of brighter red fruit. Still somewhat primary but tannins have softened too. Flower petals, red berries... very elegant. — 7 years ago