In Bond Fine Wine. 2008 Rousseau Clos de la Roche, Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 90–93/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2014+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 90–93/100 · Burghound, 30/01/2010 · Drink 2018+
A surprisingly high-toned nose of cranberry and raspberry trimmed in a bit of warm earth introduces very forward yet precise flavors that are quite round and supple yet deliver excellent authority and impressive depth on the balanced and lingering finish. This is not a big example or even especially muscular but it's harmonious and should age well.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17–18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 19/01/2010 · Drink 2014-2022
Bright crimson. Firm, zesty nose. Polished tannins and extremely delicate fruit. Really quite lean and fine and restrained. This wine has been going to the gym! Mineral and very strongly marked by 2008. (17.5+ Points)
David Schildknecht (DS) — 89–90/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 01/06/2010
New leather, black tea, and bright cherry and plum scent Rousseau's 2008 Clos de La Roche, which comes to the palate bright and with tart chew of fruit skins and smokiness of black tea serving for invigoration in a finish of impressive persistence. Less exuberant and multi-faceted today than the corresponding Mazy, this also displays more aggressive - faintly gum-numbing - tannins than the severa…