2003 Charmes Chambertin
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Tasting notes
Slightly grey crimson. Quite a rich nose – macerated cherries this time. Sweetness on the front palate though without the lift of the Cazetiers. A bit stodgy. Competent but very earthbound. Grainy dry tannins. Bit austere and dead. Metallic streak on the finish. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
Medium red. Flowers, red cherry and animal fur on the nose. Supple, sweet and elegant; in a rather subtle style, showing less power than the Cazetiers but much easier to taste today. This is Charmes of premier cru weight, but it builds nicely and lingers well on the back end. The tannins here are rather gentle.
About the producer
Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.