Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 1993 Mix The still very firm and

The still very firm and backward middle weight plus flavors possess both excellent mid-palate density and plenty of minerality that carries over to the hugely long finish that is impeccably well-balanced

While there is no bricking yet in evidence it probably will not be much longer before there is

Otherwise there is reasonably good volume and punch to the middle weight flavors though the reduction shows up again on the austere and gas-suffused finish

This was unfortuately noticeably bretty and while it was still drinkable

The Cabernet component in the blend is pronounced

Armand Rousseau Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 1993 Mix The still very firm andSweet, ripe and still primary fruit soars from the glass followed by gorgeously detailed, elegant flavors and solid tannins completely buffered by abundant extract. The length is of undeniable grand cru quality and the acid fruit balance is perfect. This may be the finest Rousseau Clos St. Jacques of the decade.