Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 1979 750ml

Burghound.com/ Tasted: Apr 24, 2016
Bricked through. A touch of lactic character detracts mildly from the spicy sous bois-inflected nose where notes of spice, earth and leather add breadth. The lilting and softly stony middle weight flavors possess good if not truly special depth on the caressing and attractively well-balanced finale. This is a classic '79 with its refined mouth feel and while this is not a great vintage for this storied wine, it is one that is just satisfying to drink. Note that I would be inclined to drink this up sooner than later because while it is certainly not declining I suspect that it will begin to do so over the next few years.

As years go by, Armand Rousseau continues to enlarge his Domain with the purchase of more Grands Crus: Mazy Chambertin in 1937, Mazoyeres Chambertin in 1940, Chambertin in 1943 and 1956.
The Clos Saint Jacques is bought in 1954 in his son Charles's name who joins his father in 1945. In 1959, after Armand Rousseau's death, Charles Rousseau is at the head of a Domain, continue developing rapidly. He then decides to turn principally towards export. He develops the exchanges first with European countries, then to Canada, Australia, New-Zealand, Brazil, etc. and lastly Asia in the 1970's.
In 1982, Eric, his son joined the team after his studies. He starts in the vineyards and introduces new techniques as green harvest, leaf removal and a mechanic work of the soil without insecticides or chemical additions. He orientates the Domaine near a viticulture more biologic and get involve with the vinification. He keeps a traditional way of winemaking with the minimum of manipulations.
The wines from Domaine Armand Rousseau have improve over the years but it has always kept the same spirit as when Armand and Charles were making it. The Rousseau hand is a style of wine very recognizable. The wines are typically Burgundian wines: Fine, Elegant and a honest, truly expression of the vineyards through the Pinot grape and a little piece of the winemaker.

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