Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2010
For four generations, the Rousseau family has worked tirelessly and passionately on some of the finest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits.
The domain is managed by Eric Rousseau, with the help of his daughter Cyrielle. It has expanded over the years and today covers 15 hectares and 3 ares. They own 3 hectares of Village appellation, 3 hectares 77 of Premier Crus and 8 hectares 52 of Grand Crus, situated in Gevrey Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis.
The roots
From the moment the domain was established, the family developed an enduring ritual: the elders teach the ways of the vine the next generation. Thus, they maintain the strong bond between man and vine, upholding the family values and strong work ethic through the years. In the Rousseau family, the heartfelt love of the vines is renewed with each generation; a profound respect of the terroir is anchored in the family values. Enter their world…
The Pinot Noir – revealing the greatest terroirs
The domain has dedicated itself to pinot noir, the best accessory for revealing their terroir. A singular relationship has grown between the family and this unique grape variety. A native of Burgundy, this ancient grape is the ancestor of a great many varieties, such as Chardonnay and Gamay. At the origin of the finest wines in Burgundy, Pinot is a noble grape.
Hard to cultivate, it flourishes in the northern, continental climate and limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Nuits. With its finesse, delicacy and remarkable olfactory range, it carries the subtle differences and particularities of each vineyard, expressing the distinctive nuances of the terroirs. Each wine has its own personality.
Vineyard
In Burgundy, the individual vineyards were defined and mapped by monks over a thousand years ago.
Each one is identified by its exposure, the nature of its soil, the inclination of its land as well as by the particular climatic conditions of each vintage. The domain’s ambition is to faithfully interpret the aromatic range of their wines; the soul of each vineyard.
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