Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2016

95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "Elegant and dense, with cherry, iron, stone and spice flavors fused to firm, dusty tannins. The fruit is locked up tight, revealing potential on the long, fruit- and spice-filled aftertaste. Best from 2023 through 2042. 132 cases imported. (4/30/20)"

95 points Tim Atkin, MW (2018)

93-95 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, which is a mix of Mazoyères and Charmes, has a delightful bouquet that needed little encouragement from the glass, with heavenly aromas of raspberry, crushed strawberry, ground stone verging on slate, perhaps more Mazoyères than Charmes (which is no surprise given that two-thirds of the vines are from that side of the grand cru). The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and crisp acidity, with a lighter finish than I expected, maybe needing a little more substance to develop with time. I am sure it will. Drink: 2021-2045. (12/29/17)"

94 points (17/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Refined, deep and persistent, Charmes-Chambertin combines sturdiness and tension on the finish. (2019)"

94.1 points CellarTracker.com community score.

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2016 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru has a sultry, earthy bouquet with touches of oyster shell coming through with aeration. It never quite kicks into fifth gear though. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red berry fruit laced with orange rind and brown spices. It gains more complexity and nuance towards the finish with an attractive saline aftertaste. Not the most memorable Charmes-Chambertin that I have encountered, but there is no denying that it is very well crafted. Tasted blind at the 2016 Burgfest tasting. Drink: 2022-2040. (Oct 2019)"