2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru
By Domaine Armand Rousseau
2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau, Burgundy
Domaine Armand Rousseau's stewardship of Burgundy terroir is unequivocally expressed in their 2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru—a vintage that captured the imagination of wine aficionados and serious investors alike. In this year, Burgundy was kissed by auspicious weather, allowing for a harvest that showed early promise of greatness.
The Litmus Test of a Legendary Year
The pedigree of the 2015 vintage lies not just in the benevolent climate but equally in the rigorous viticulture practices at Domaine Armand Rousseau. This grand cru is a litmus test of 2015's legendary status—a gauntlet thrown to future vintages to match its complexity and finesse. A harmonious growing season coupled with the expert hands that tended these grapes brought forth a wine that resonates with serious collectors and oenophiles.
Craftsmanship in Every Sip
On nosing, the 2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru emanates a symphony of dark cherries and earthy truffles which leap from the glass, announcing its noble origins and intricate vinification process. There's a tactile minerality as well—an iron fist in a velvet glove—that adds gravitas to every sip. The delicately poised tannins frame an expansive midpalate, giving way to an unforgettable finish that rewards patience yet charms instantly. This is Domaine Armand Rousseau at its most eloquent.
Longevity and complexity make this vintage particularly attractive for investment. The stunning equilibrium found here suggests a cellar potential that might unseat other illustrious years, affording an exciting prospect for investors in fine wine.
An Investment Worthy of Contemplation
Any discerning portfolio would shine with the addition of the 2015 Chambertin Clos-de-Beze Grand Cru from Domaine Armand Rousseau—where the clarity of expression meets captivating depth. As the wine continues to unfold its narrative through years of careful ageing, your investment stands to garner narratives of profitability and prestige alike.
Market price (GBP)
£20,790.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
1222.94
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru is spectacular, wafting from the glass with a dramatic bouquet of sweet grilled meat, red and black fruit, candied peel and rich soil. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and powerful, with a lavishly gourmand attack that evokes the 2009 rendition, but this quickly segues into the mid-palate of an altogether more tautly structural, serious wine, its considerable dimension and concentration underwritten by racy acids. The finish is long and firm. This is a monumental Clos de Bèze built for the long haul.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 27 April 2018