Notes:
Producer note: The irrepressible Charles Rousseau had lots to say about his 99s, though he stopped short of saying they were better than his critically maligned 98s (though not by this critic). As many growers reported, Charles said that the grapes were extremely thick skinned and very ripe though he was quick to point out that the quality of the fruit was not roasted like it was in 90 and 97. Overall, he didn't say what his yields were, only that the overall yield for the domaine was less than it was in 96, a year in which the Rousseau wines were nothing less than brilliant, at least among the "big 3".
Tasting note: It's no secret that this is the Rousseau CSJ is the finest example of its appellation and in 1999, it may very well have exceeded even its own lofty accomplishments. The color is remarkably black followed by a blast of intensely sappy pinot fruit, long, rich, powerful and earthy flavors all held together by extraordinary balance. This is just flat out reference standard CSJ. Though it does not often achieve this, in 1999, the CSJ is as good as the Bèze 92-93 points - Burghound Jan '01
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Mar/Apr 02
($150) Bright ruby-red. Sexy nose combines maraschino cherry, roast coffee, bitter chocolate and lively oak spices not apparent in the foregoing wines. Full, sweet and chewy in the mouth, with a silky, layered texture to buffer the wine sound acidity. Cherry and black raspberry flavors are nicely sweetened by the wine's new oak. Features a long, gripping whiplash of a finish and fine tannins that coat the entire palate. 92(+?) points
The dark ruby-colored 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques has exuberant, sweet, blackberry fruit aromas. This medium to full-bodied wine has amplitude to its mouth-coating , black cherry, oak, and cassis liqueur flavors. It is velvety-textured, lively, and boisterous. Drink it over the next 10-11 years. 90-92 points - Wine Advocate Issue #136
Armand Rousseau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jacques" 1999
Reviews:
Burghound: 92-93
Wine Advocate: 90-92
Vinous Media: 92+
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