One 75cl bottle of Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2008; label and capsule in excellent condition. Estate-bottled. Shipped via UPS, with insurance covering the full value. About the estate Armand Rousseau—hailing from a family of winegrowers, coopers, and merchants—founded this estate in 1902 upon coming of age, having inherited several vineyard plots in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy. Over the years, he acquired Grand Cru plots in Clos de la Roche, Mazis-Chambertin, and Chambertin. In 1954, he purchased the Clos-Saint-Jacques Premier Cru in the name of his son, Charles. Today, the estate is led by Eric—Charles’s son and Armand’s grandson—supported since 2014 by his daughter Cyrielle, who gained experience in Oregon, Australia, and New Zealand. Producing only red wines, this 15-hectare estate has established itself as a Burgundian icon thanks to legendary cuvées such as Lavaux Saint-Jacques and Chambertin—of which it is the largest owner, holding four plots totaling 2.54 hectares. Here, one finds arguably the finest expressions of Pinot Noir. About the cuvée The Clos Saint-Jacques Premier Cru takes its name from the discovery of a statue of Saint James (Saint-Jacques), as the site lies on a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. It is a powerful, intense Pinot Noir that requires 10 to 20 years of cellaring to fully reveal its character. After this time in the cellar, it becomes a truly magnificent wine.