Domaine Armand Rousseau – Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2014 – Burgundy France

Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2014 is a profound, collectible Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy’s most revered Grand Cru vineyards. Rousseau’s 1.42-hectare holding in Clos de Bèze combines limestone-rich soils, an east-facing exposure, and the domaine’s famously precise style to produce a wine of depth, finesse, mineral tension, and extraordinary length.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2014
• Domaine Holdings: 1.42 hectares
• Exposure: East-facing
• Soil: Stony, limestone-rich soils with calcareous clay and marl
• Aging: Matured in 100% new oak
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Serving Temp: 60–64°F
• Style: Structured, mineral, age-worthy Grand Cru red Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied, dense, and silky
• Fruit: Black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry
• Floral & Spice: Violets, sandalwood, exotic spice
• Mineral: Saline, limestone-driven freshness
• Structure: Firm tannins, vibrant acidity, and a remarkably long finish

The 2014 Clos de Bèze balances power with the vineyard’s signature finesse. The wine is intense and concentrated, but its freshness and mineral lift keep the palate precise and energetic, with layered red and dark fruit, floral detail, spice, and a persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of the signature Grand Cru wines of Domaine Armand Rousseau
• Rousseau owns 1.42 hectares within the historic Clos de Bèze
• Combines power, finesse, mineral precision, and exceptional aging potential
• A benchmark expression for collectors of top-tier Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck or squab
• Venison loin
• Beef Wellington
• Truffle-forward dishes
• Aged Comté or other firm alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking iconic Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Lovers of structured, mineral-driven Pinot Noir
✓ Drinkers who value finesse and long-term cellar potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple, fruit-forward reds

🏆 Scores

• 99 points — Decanter
• 97 points — Burghound / Allen Meadows
• 96+ points — Vinous / Stephen Tanzer

🏡 Production

Domaine Armand Rousseau farms 1.42 hectares in Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, with an east-facing exposure and notably stony, limestone-rich soils. The domaine’s vineyard work is traditional, with Guyot simple pruning and yields generally in the 30–40 hl/ha range. For this wine, published production notes describe destemmed fruit, slow native-yeast fermentation, and maturation in new oak.