Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 1986 750ml

Burghound.com./ Tasted: May 05, 2006
Strong secondary aromas that are just beginning to give way to moderate notes of sous bois, plenty of Gevrey earth, underbrush and hints of smoke that complement perfectly the round, rich and beautifully complex flavors that are not especially concentrated yet offer fine detail and plenty of finishing punch. I would be inclined to be drinking this up over the next decade because even though it will easily last longer, there is a subtle touch of acidity that is beginning to show through on the finish and this aspect will only become more pronounced with time. In sum, this is a really lovely effort for the vintage but one whose time has arrived.

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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