Wine detail

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Charmes-Chambertin

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Peak 2030-2042

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

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2025-2052Peak window 2030-2042

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.