Clos de la Roche

2017 "Clos de la Roche" Grand Cru, Domaine Armand  Rousseau Decanter: Muscular' is how Cyrielle Rousseau describes her Clos de la Roche, made from two parcels - one high and one low - that total 1.48ha, with some parts over a century old. Everything is relative, of course, because this isn't an especially tannic wine, although it certainly has good intensity. It's sappy, subtly oaked and refined with succulent bramble and black cherry fruit. Drinking Window 2025 - 2032.   Robert Parker Wine Advocate: The 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru displays notes of sweet red and black berries, licorice, rich soil, grilled meat and citrus peel. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with more density and concentration than the Charmes-Chambertin, balanced by juicy acids. Though the tannins are supple, it will demand and reward bottle age. This is a cuvée that continues its upward trajectory chez Rousseau. Vinous: The 2017 Clos de la Roches Grand Cru, which is tasted from two barrels since one is reduced, has a well defined bouquet with brambly red fruit, candied orange peel, hints of cassis and later, vanilla pod. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, slightly sorbet in character with hints of mulberry and fig towards the complex and quite persistent finish. One of the more cerebral Clos de la Roche releases from Domaine Rousseau. 

Vintage

2017

Volume

0.75 l

Alcohol content

13 % vol.

Category

Wine

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Quality level

AOP (Grand Cru)

Taste

dry

Color

Red wine

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Bottle cap

Natural cork

Allergens

Sulphites

• Robert Parker: 93/100 points
• Vinous: 94/100 points
• Decanter: 96/100 points