A very pretty nose: roses, light cherry, wild flowers. Very pure. Light and tasty. Lacks a little in depth and length
A very pretty nose: roses, light cherry, wild flowers. Very pure. Light and tasty. Lacks a little in depth and length
Nov 27th, 2022
Similar notes from April 2020 when I last had it. A red fruited nose giving a lovely earthy perfume with Sous Bois influences. Loam, compost heap nose. Same red fruits on the medium weight palate with strawberry and a touch of raspberry. As Jasper Morris said in his book, Lavaux St Jacques is one of the cooler sites in Gevrey Chambertin. This is always the last Rousseau wine to be picked and enjoying a longer hang time. After a couple of hours, just a gorgeous nose.
Similar notes from April 2020 when I last had it. A red fruited nose giving a lovely earthy perfume with Sous Bois influences. Loam, compost heap nose. Same red fruits on the medium weight palate with strawberry and a touch of raspberry. As Jasper Morris said in his book, Lavaux St Jacques is one of the cooler sites in Gevrey Chambertin. This is always the last Rousseau wine to be picked and enjoying a longer hang time. After a couple of hours, just a gorgeous nose.
Jul 11th, 2021Pale to mid Ruby in colour. Bright red fruits with a sooty stalky earthy note. Barb the gardener thought pansy perfume amongst the forest floor. Earthy savouriness on the medium weight palate with red fruits - red cherry to the fore. Still fresh at 10 years. We both loved it. Even though the Lavaux site is one of the last picked in Gevrey Chambertin ensuring longer hang time and good depth, Jasper Morris MW described it as “fine boned”. A very good Premier Cru from a good vintage.
Pale to mid Ruby in colour. Bright red fruits with a sooty stalky earthy note. Barb the gardener thought pansy perfume amongst the forest floor. Earthy savouriness on the medium weight palate with red fruits - red cherry to the fore. Still fresh at 10 years. We both loved it. Even though the Lavaux site is one of the last picked in Gevrey Chambertin ensuring longer hang time and good depth, Jasper Morris MW described it as “fine boned”. A very good Premier Cru from a good vintage.
Apr 19th, 2020Intense dark gnarly fruit on the nose with spice and wood. Approachable now but a long way to go. Rich and satisfying on the palate
Intense dark gnarly fruit on the nose with spice and wood. Approachable now but a long way to go. Rich and satisfying on the palate
Sep 29th, 2019
Ripe and vibrant
Dec 21st, 2018
2011 vintage violets floral cherry fruit super well integrated oak leather (worn leather) nice acidity awesome
2011 vintage violets floral cherry fruit super well integrated oak leather (worn leather) nice acidity awesome
Apr 22nd, 2018
In great shape. Erroneously pulled; friend thought this was a 1993. Iron and spice and holding up very well.
In great shape. Erroneously pulled; friend thought this was a 1993. Iron and spice and holding up very well.
Jan 3rd, 2018
For day 2, this wine was pretty showy!!
For day 2, this wine was pretty showy!!
Feb 1st, 2017
Baby. Tight red fruit. Going to be great.
Baby. Tight red fruit. Going to be great.
Oct 20th, 2015
Elegant, probably best not served in a Croydon curry house
Elegant, probably best not served in a Croydon curry house
Aug 7th, 2015
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
