MB Amadeus mai22 — 4 years ago
Vintage 2015 — 6 years ago
Stone fruit, really acidic, huge nectarine that's not quite ready, lemon. Nice to have a great Chardonnay that isn't Oaked. Our first Chablis, which made it more special! — 8 years ago
Une bonne Syrah sur des fruits noirs, avec un début d'arôme secondaires, le tout très équilibré. Super rapport qualité prix! — 10 years ago
2010. Somewhat muted aromatics. Great depth and weight, lovely fruit, very pure and silky, good persistent length. — 11 years ago
This + Szechwan green beans? Delish. Another triumph, @baygrape! I'm ready to re-up very soon. — 11 years ago
A blend of Grenache from the right side of the Rhone river and Syrah from the left side cooler adds some freshness — 12 years ago
Excellent pairing with cheese — 10 years ago
Yummy cheesy! — 11 years ago
Young, but very good. Classic Chablis profile. Lemons, green apples, and oyster shells on a glycerin-tinged frame. — 11 years ago
Loving me some Chebby! — 12 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
Sister in law opened this for me at her girls party. So good. — 5 years ago
Pepper, grippy, lightly perfumed on the palate, good acid, light fruit. — 9 years ago
Un grand pauillac? Not sûre. C bon. Une côte rôtie encore. — 10 years ago
Light to med gold in the glass. Apricot and honeysuckle in the nose with stones. Huge in the mouth. Very rich. Best Niellon I've had. — 11 years ago
An exquisite wine that still held its own after 3 glasses of red! — 12 years ago
Clay Bullwinkel
Superb. Minerals, strawberry. — 6 months ago