Great balance. Superb — 5 years ago
Nice and fruity. Medium body with a short finish. Get good notes of fruit and some pepper on the nose — 6 years ago
Juicy and still with plenty of life. This is drinking perfectly.
— 7 years ago
Nice flavor — 7 years ago
More fleshy and plush than I expected. Someone said beet juice, which I think is spot on. — 9 years ago
Worth every penny! — 9 years ago
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
Kerstmis 19 ONK — 6 years ago
Golden raisins, boytaris funk, dried pineapple. On the lighter side for Sauternes, but super enjoyable. Tropical and candied lemon. — 7 years ago
Boulder Cork — 8 years ago
After about an hour decant this was drinking really well. Loved the minerals and the complexity of fruits and earth. — 9 years ago
Super Delishous ... smooth and no flavors of oak (which we typically do not enjoy). Imported by the Square Root LLC company in Fitchburg, WI. A rare find! — 9 years ago
Super rich dark fruit flavor #wsjwine #coronavino — 5 years ago
Matt’s most favourite — 6 years ago
Yummy, smooth, goes with a variety of foods. Love this! — 7 years ago
22 July 2017. Rouge Tomate, New York, NY. — 9 years ago
I found this white complicated. I liked it a lot. — 9 years ago
Martin Bergo
From Jeroboam; outstanding. — 8 months ago