Armand Rousseau Chambertin 1990

Allen Meadows, Burghound — 93–95/100: “There is now some bricking evident on the rim. The elegantly perfumed and fully mature aromas offer a stunningly complex mélange of spice, leather, earth and ripe secondary fruit scents.” He describes “fine richness” and “exceptionally good length” on a “gorgeously textured and well-balanced finale.” His conclusion: “This has now reached its apogee.”

Jancis Robinson — 19/20 (June 2010): “Bright ruby - quite a deep colour actually. Delightfully shaded. Pungent and definitely with lots of tertiary aromas.” “This has crossed the Rubicon into something serious! Fireworks and explosions.” “Great breadth and richness. Long and kerpow.” “So complex and beautifully balanced.” “Fine tannins on the finish but lots of pleasure. Tense and exciting.”