Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru 2017

98+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2017 Chambertin from Domaine Rousseau is a magical wine. Recall that this was far more heavily-frosted in 2016 than was the case with the Clos de Bèze, so the pent up energy in the vines was channeled into great depth and concentration in the 2017, due to the Rousseau family reining in the yields earlier in the season. The perfumed nose soars from the glass in a complex blaze of plums, cherries, raspberries, grilled meats, cocoa powder, a glorious base of soil, woodsmoke and a suave foundation of nutty new oak. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and beautifully sappy at the core, with stunning soil signature, fine-grained tannins and a very, very long, very complex and utterly refined finish. I love the sense of reserve this wine shows on the palate right now, despite it being utterly seductive aromatically in its youthful grandeur. A brilliant wine in the making! 2032-2100. (Nov/Dec 2018)"

98 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "Succulent cherry, raspberry and rose aromas and flavors are framed by vanilla and toasty oak in this majestic red, which is concentrated, yet lithe and fruity, with an intense sappiness to the texture. Beautifully balanced and long, this soars on the complex, mineral-infused aftertaste. Best from 2025 through 2050. 150 cases imported. (5/31/21)"

96-98 points Fine Wine Review: "The Chambertin is spicy in the nose. The mouth, too, is spicy with breadth, length, depth, and complexity. It is a seamless wine with density and concentration. (3/18/19)"

97 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(2.55 ha; 100% new wood). Discreet wood is present on the ultra-fresh and incredibly spicy though even more restrained nose that reflects notes of red berries, the sauvage, earth, floral and exotic tea wisps. The gorgeous mouthfeel of the imposingly constituted and admirably concentrated flavors is one of contrasts as the mid-palate is quite supple yet the powerful, driving, austere and muscular finish is robust, serious and austere. This almost painfully intense wine is jaw droppingly good and somewhat curiously relative to how the Chambertin and the Clos de Bèze typically show at this stage, the Chambertin is the flashier of the two. We'll see in time though as it's usually the Chambertin that goes into a shell only to emerge 20+ years later. Be that as it may, today this is a genuine 'wow' wine. Drink: 2037+. (Jan 2020)"

96 points Neal Martin (Vinous) "The 2017 Chambertin Grand Cru shows the influence of oak on the nose at the moment, slightly occluding the fruit profile and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and well-judged acidity that cuts effortlessly through the new oak. It will need several years to fully absorb the wood, but there is real substance and persistence in situ. Patience. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. Drink: 2027-2055. (Jan 2022)"

95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "Clear bright light to medium purple. A sensual and even slightly smoky nose. Unusual but not at all unattractive and I am sensing a density of fruit, with brisk red berry notes, filling the palate. I think this will only improve with time. 95 and growing. (Sep 2021)"