The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazétiers presents an attractive core of dark fruit, considerable aromatic complexity and plenty of structure to back things up. Fresh, vibrant notes are woven throughout, adding to an impression of reserved, tense coolness. The Cazétiers is one of the more inward wines at Rousseau in 2009.

This is notably different as the fruit is notably riper though it also is very fresh and cool with sauvage notes that carry over to the intense flavors that contrast a silk-like texture with bold flavor authority on the mineral-driven and powerful finish.This is terrific.

Medium red. Somewhat reduced, gamey nose; less vibrant than the Cazetiers. Offers more texture and body but less detail today. At once round and a bit medicinal. Finishes with substantial, slightly drying tannins. Still a bit disjointed today. Incidentally, this wine is made from 50+-year-old vines, while a portion of the Lavaux Saint-Jacques vines are just 8 years old.