Domaine Armand Rousseau   Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru

2009 Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru

By Domaine Armand Rousseau

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

In the illustrious landscape of Burgundy's apex offerings, the 2009 Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau demands recognition. This vintage is resplendent, carved out by the privileged terroirs of the Côte de Nuits, where the interplay of climate and soil conducts an orchestra of complexity and finesse in the glass.

 

Pinnacle of Purity: A Vintage to Revere

The growing season of 2009 was marked by a harmonious balance of warm days and cool nights—conditions that elevated this vintage to plump perfection. The precision with which Domaine Armand Rousseau has harnessed these elements has culminated in a wine rich in both structure and grace.

 

Probing the Profundity of the Palate

The 2009 Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru reveals itself with layers that unfurl like the peel of a rare fruit. A bouquet of effusive dark cherries and ripe strawberries announces its presence before yielding to subtle accents of underbrush and spiced meat—echoing whispers of its poised maturity. On the palate, it is both generous and discriminate, brandishing its pedigree through an experience that melds power with silk—a testament to its pinpoint viniculture.

Investors in the fine wine market will appreciate the remarkable ageing potential of this Grand Cru. Given cushioned breath in a properly tempered cellar, it promises a trajectory that will continue to intrigue and reward those with the acuity to anticipate its evolution.

 

Convergence of Terroir and Talent

Domaine Armand Rousseau's adept stewardship of their vineyards' diverse climes and soil types within Mazis Chambertin has harnessed 2009's benevolence exquisitely. This Grand Cru vintage stands as an emblem—fluxing one with steadfast confidence into its next decade.

Current market price

£11,550.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

770

Scores and tasting notes

95

The 2009 Chambertin is breathtaking in its beauty. It boasts gorgeous textural depth and richness in its eternal, endless layers of fruit. This is a totally seamless wine that captures the style of the year and the personality of the vineyard. A sweet note of cassis lingers on the finessed finish. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. Importer: Frederic Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 25 April 2012

91-94

The 2009 Mazis-Chambertin is a gorgeous, complete wine that reveals considerable elegance and complexity in its vibrant fruit. This elegant, mid-weight Mazis boasts incredible class, harmony and finesse in the way it shows the multiple facets of its personality with time in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. I tasted the following wines with Frederic Robert, who works alongside Eric Rousseau. In 2009 Rousseau and his team began picking on September 7, the earliest in Gevrey. For the first time the estate used 20% whole clusters on all the wines except for Clos de la Roche, which was closer to 15%. The 2009s were scheduled to be bottled in April 2011. I also tasted a handful of 2008s that were deeply impressive. Importer: Frederic Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 1 May 2011

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