{"product_id":"domaine-armand-rousseau-gevrey-chambertin-clos-st-jacques-premier-cru-2023","title":"Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant power and extraordinary site expression define this benchmark Premier Cru Burgundy from one of Gevrey-Chambertin’s most revered producers. The 2023 Domaine Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru comes from the famed Clos St. Jacques vineyard, a site long regarded by collectors and critics alike as Grand Cru in all but name. Domaine Armand Rousseau’s holdings in Clos St. Jacques are among the most significant in the appellation, with old Pinot Noir vines planted on limestone-rich soils that consistently produce wines of depth, precision and remarkable longevity. Under the stewardship of Eric Rousseau, the domaine continues its restrained and terroir-focused philosophy, allowing the vineyard character to speak with purity and transparency. The 2023 vintage combines concentration with freshness, shaped by balanced ripening conditions that preserved aromatic lift and structural finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass the wine reveals layered aromas of wild strawberry, black cherry, violets and rose petals intertwined with subtle spice, crushed stone and earthy undertones. The palate is both silky and structured, delivering refined tannins wrapped around vibrant red and dark berry fruit. Despite its intensity, the wine remains poised and mineral-driven, with lively acidity carrying exceptional length and detail through the finish. Rousseau’s measured oak handling supports rather than dominates, enhancing texture while preserving clarity and vineyard definition. The finish is persistent, savoury and finely etched, hinting at the immense ageing potential for which Clos St. Jacques is celebrated. This is a deeply nuanced and cellar-worthy Burgundy that will evolve beautifully over the coming decades. It pairs superbly with duck, game birds, roasted mushrooms and refined French cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Perfumed and layered\u003cbr\u003eAromas of black cherry, wild strawberry and rose petals with notes of spice, forest floor and crushed stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Silky yet structured\u003cbr\u003eMedium to full-bodied with concentrated red and dark berry fruit, fine-grained tannins and vibrant mineral tension supported by fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and savoury\u003cbr\u003eA persistent finish with lingering floral lift, spice and earthy mineral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques is brilliant, bursting with aromas of sweet cherries, raspberries, rose petals and orange zest, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and layered palate that’s deep, vibrant and perfumed.”\u003c\/em\u003e — William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 95–97 points, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An ultra-elegant and exceptionally floral-suffused nose is comprised by notes of red raspberry, spice, sandalwood and discreet earth wisps. The gorgeously textured and beautifully refined medium weight flavors possess a beguiling sense of underlying tension while delivering superb persistence on the balanced and youthfully austere finale.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Allen Meadows, Burghound, 94–97 points, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru has a very sensual bouquet with pure red cherry, crushed strawberry, sous-bois and light rose petal scents. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins, beautifully balanced with exquisite precision and a persistent finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Neal Martin, Vinous, 95–97 points, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry – France\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin\u003cbr\u003eSub Region – Clos St. Jacques Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2023\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV – 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Armand Rousseau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43538799624279,"sku":"DARGCCSJPC-23","price":2399.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/Domaine_Armand_Rousseau_Gevrey_Chambertin_Clos_St._Jacques_Premier_Cru_2023_750ml.webp?v=1780754031","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-armand-rousseau-gevrey-chambertin-clos-st-jacques-premier-cru-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}