TwiLea Fletcher

9.0

10.22.25
Celebrating the bees!🐝 — 7 days ago

Her Mir Tage

9.2

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. — 2 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

This was rich, savory showing red & black fruit, earth, game, spice & floral. Seems to be fully mature — 5 months ago

Måns Nilback

9.7

Bra till fin middag. — 4 days ago

Dylan S

9.0

Fun easy and great to have with oysters — 2 months ago

Lauren Golanty

9.0

Lovely. Had chalk and toast, full and satisfying, approachable nose and elegant finish. — 4 months ago

Taylor Brody

9.7

Transport me to France and let’s fucking go. — 4 months ago

Anthony De Blasi

9.5

What a stunner and something tells me the best is yet to come with some additional cellaring — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2016 | The colour has developed a Rembrandt old gold texture. Honeyed apricot in smell, perfectly balance, luscious. Paired with Foie Gras de canard. — 4 months ago

Eric Vishria

9.7

I mean, this is insane. Needed air. Soft tannins, wonderfully earthy. — 4 months ago