In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: black fruit, mineral, sweet spice, silk

The domaine's village Gevrey: dark cherry, spice and earthy depth at an accessible level.

What it pairs with

  • Coq au vin
    A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Pate en croute lyonnais Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin.

History

A village Gevrey blend that carries the Rousseau signature of dark fruit and savoury depth.

  1. 1920 — Domaine founded

Facts

Producer
Domaine Armand Rousseau
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Village (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 months in French oak, part new
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 90 to 180 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1920

Scores

  • Burghound 89 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood rustic occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese pinot noir price fine still red
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