Brandon Boesch

9.2

Really nice starting to get some secondary flavors. Overall enjoyed it. — 5 months ago

David Valenti

9.0

So great. Tobacco and herbs, earth. Full-bodied, juicy mouth full of ripe red and dark fruits. Perfect balance. — 8 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

Arielle

9.0

Matt’s most favourite — 6 years ago

Irene Anderson

9.2

Yummy, smooth, goes with a variety of foods. Love this! — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.2

Lovely 2010. Brian O’Donald, great winemaker — 8 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Michael Park

9.1

After about an hour decant this was drinking really well. Loved the minerals and the complexity of fruits and earth. — 9 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is like wine candy and not in the way I normally refer to wine candy. In this case, fruity but a bit too sweet. This tastes like a higher brix pick than I prefer w/ my red burgundy. The sweetness does fade some after it long sets.

Black cherries, strawberries, raspberries with some blue fruit. Eucalyptus, a pungent herbaceous quality, dry top soil, dry limestone powder, fresh & used tobacco, dry leather, dry twig, pronounced barrel shavings, soft baking spices- strong clove, understated cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, some grilled meats, pepper, mid berry cola, dry river stone, nice red, dark, blue florals with violets, excellent acidity and a well knitted structure-tension, needs more time to be well balanced but elegant & polished long finish that lasts minutes and long sets on dry earth minerals & spice.

Maybe, better with a good long cellaring? — 6 months ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on July 26, 2025 at l’Ete du Vin with Ned and Beth]

Lemon, apple, mango and mandarin orange, with ginger and almonds. — 10 months ago

Stephen Frail

9.5

Very yummy, paired with mushroom raghu over polenta. — 5 years ago

Eric

9.4

50/50 (give or take) Cab and Merlot. Tart raspberries and baking spice. — 6 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.1

The fact that this is an entry level is rediculous — 7 years ago

ADAM STROMFELD

9.4

Very soft nose and tight on the initial palate. Raw cherries and a touch of leather. Great balance. Opened up to to a red fruit compote with mushrooms?? Great lunch wine! — 8 years ago

with Frank

Robert Ahlstrom

8.9

Deep ruby medium opacity, medium body, currants and sweet cherries, solid Syrah — 6 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Old gold , orange rind colour , quite a lot of bubbles still . Quite mature nose with roasted walnuts , some herbal , porcini , coffee tinged notes , hints of red currant . On the palate this also shows quite a bit of age with roasted nuts , some lightly herbal notes , honey , balanced acidity . A little short and simple on the finish , hints of orange rind and dried rose . This needs to be drunk over the next few years , don’t see this improving . — 8 months ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

This 1998 from magnum aged gracefully but reflects the hardness of the vintage. Still, it was enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Nick Griffin

8.9

Nice and fruity. Medium body with a short finish. Get good notes of fruit and some pepper on the nose — 6 years ago

Olivier Bogaert

9.3

Kerstmis 19 ONK — 6 years ago

Seungwoo Ko

10

Nice flavor — 7 years ago

Richard Hackathorn

9.0

Boulder Cork — 8 years ago