Domaine Armand Rousseau   Chambertin Grand Cru

2009 Chambertin Grand Cru

By Domaine Armand Rousseau

2009 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy, France

The symphony of a well-aged bottle of fine Burgundy can elicit rapturous applause from those fortunate enough to experience its majesty. Among such bottles, the 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau commands a particularly reverent hush. A revered vintage from a storied year, it bears the hallmark of exceptional terroir and masterful winemaking.

 

A Vintage Defined by Balance and Elegance

The year 2009 was lauded across Burgundy for its near-perfect growing conditions, leading to a harvest that balanced ripeness and structure in a tightrope walk of vinicultural finesse. The Chambertin Grand Cru vineyard, an appellation held in almost religious regard, yielded grapes of extraordinary quality in 2009, contributing to wines flush with potential. Auguring well for investors, this vintage harmoniously resonates with both high-quality expectations and limited availability.

 

An Investment Worthy Terroir

The essence of the 2009 vintage lies not just in its flavour profile but also in the very soil of Domaine Armand Rousseau's cherished plots. The wine gleams ruby red with a touch of garnet around the edges, indicative of its maturation. On the nose, it exhibits profound aromas of dark cherries and ripe strawberries, interlaced with whispers of earthiness and an array of spices—a bouquet that only truly great Burgundies can unfurl.

Taste tests reveal a complex palate where each sip unveils layers of red fruit coupled with savoury undertones, framed by elegantly integrated tannins which bespeak its ageing potential. A prolonged finish ensures a sensorial reminiscence that continues to evolve with each passing moment.

 

Conclusion: An Astute Addition to Any Fine Wine Portfolio

For sophisticated investors seeking to enrich their portfolio with a standout performer, the 2009 Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau is an astute choice. Like a carefully composed concerto, it promises increasing complexity and pleasure with age. An elegantly structured piece from the heartland of Burgundy, this Chambertin Grand Cru harmonises both an immediate sensory delight with long-term investment crescendo.

Current market price

£37,800.00

12x75cl

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