In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze, Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 95–98/100 (BH). Drinking window: 2026–2050. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 04/01/2019
The 2017 Chambertin-Clos de B'ze Grand Cru bursts from the glass with extroverted aromas of dark, plummy fruits that mingle with notes of chocolate, licorice, sweet oak spice, grilled meats and espresso. On the palate, it's full-bodied, rich and ample with broad shoulders, a generous core of fruit and more mid-palate amplitude and tannic bite than the Chambertin.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Vinous, 01/01/2022 · Drink 2026-2050
The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-B'ze Grand Cru has quite a high-toned bouquet, a touch of boot polish coming through and then receding to reveal very complex floral aromas. The elegant palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, perfect acidity and fine proportion. Maybe it is missing a little weight on the back end, but it is still a refined Clos-de-B'ze that will age with grace. Tasted blind…