2006 Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Clos St Jacques
I haven’t had the 06 for some time, but had high hopes given how well some 06s showed in Chicago and I wasn’t disappointed. Nose was classic with red currants and dark earth, and the palate was initially tight but opened up in time, with a core of iron, acidity, and lacy texture and more pretty fruits. Finish was long and precise. These are just starting to come into a good drinking window, but no rush at all.
2005 Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cazetiers
This wasn’t as aromatically explosive as the 09 I opened last month, but had very pretty berry fruit and earth on the nose. The palate had a ton of structure, as much as the CSJ, with great depth, but it didn’t quite integrate as well. Finish was long and beautiful. I think this could use a few more years in the cellar.
by Mchangwine