In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, liquorice, spice, earth
Palate: dark berry, graphite, truffle, mineral
The grand vin of Gevrey: powerful and structured, with dark fruit, spice and a long, mineral, age-worthy frame.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Boeuf bourguignon
Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Chambertin Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rousseau's Chambertin is the reference bottling of the appellation, made from old vines at the heart of the grand cru.
- 1920 — Domaine founded by Armand Rousseau
- 1959 — Domaine became fully estate-bottled
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Armand Rousseau
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 2000 to 4500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1920
Scores
- Vinous 97 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
- Burghound 96 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Chambertin Grand Cru
What does Chambertin Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, liquorice, spice, earth. On the palate, dark berry, graphite, truffle, mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The grand vin of Gevrey: powerful and structured, with dark fruit, spice and a long, mineral, age-worthy frame.
When should I drink Chambertin Grand Cru?
Drink 15-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chambertin Grand Cru?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Chambertin Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).