1993 - Chambertin Grand Cru, Armand Rousseau

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chambertin |
Producer: Armand Rousseau |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 21 Jun 22
The 1993 Chambertin Grand Cru is a vintage that I tasted several times when it was a fraction of today's value. It has long been one of my favourite vintages. Stunning delineation on the nose with brambly dark berry fruit, blackcurrant, damp earth and a heightened marine/estuarine scent that the 1985 and 1990 do not possess. With time it offers more floral scents, wilted iris petals and peony. The palate is beautifully-defined, perfectly balanced with more backbone than the 1990, gentle grip and disarming sapidity. It is complete. Symmetrical. This is nearing its peak, but it will continue to dish out so much pleasure for many years. Tasted at the Rousseau Chambertin vertical at La Vienne.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2055
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.