Domaine Armand Rousseau
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Charmes-Chambertin
2018
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Where it is, September 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2030 through 2042.
The ‘18 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru.
Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
The 2018 vintage
Domaine Armand Rousseau's 2018 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, France.
About Domaine Armand Rousseau
Domaine Armand Rousseau's Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted pigeon with lentils
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Venison with juniper and black pepper
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Mature hard cheese with fig chutney
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018?
Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, France.
What does Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 taste like?
Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 has a medium body, fresh acidity, and moderate tannins.
When should Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2052. Within that arc, the peak window is 2030-2042. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Domaine Armand Rousseau Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018?
Pair this wine with Roasted pigeon with lentils; Venison with juniper and black pepper; or Mature hard cheese with fig chutney.