Winemaker

Cyrielle Rousseau

Winemaker, Domaine Armand Rousseau

Discipline: Winemaker
Based in: Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Venue: Domaine Armand Rousseau · Winery

i. Biography

Pinot Noir at Domaine Armand Rousseau is handled as a fourth-generation practice in Gevrey-Chambertin, France. Cyrielle Rousseau's permanent turn into the family business came in 2014, within a domaine whose methods are described as unchanged since 1909. "In 2019 we avoided the frost, so there's not much to say after that. We started harvesting on the 12th. The volumes I'm happy with, we didn't have a lot, but that's the vintage," Cyrielle has said.

The Ascent

Production work at Domaine Armand Rousseau in Gevrey-Chambertin placed Cyrielle Rousseau inside one of Burgundy's defining Pinot Noir sites early in her career.

Current Practice

Fourth-generation winemaking at the domaine has been Cyrielle Rousseau's role since 2014. The stated working philosophy is direct: simplicity in the work, making great wines for the pleasure of tasting, and continually trying to do better. Family values at the domaine are described as enjoyment, love, and sharing. In practice, the specialty remains Burgundy Pinot Noir, including wines from Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis holdings. Grand Cru Pinot Noir sets one point of reference in Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru. The 2020 vintage received BH98/AG97+ in the cited listing. Morey-Saint-Denis gives the range another register through Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2022. One of the domaine's holdings in Morey-Saint-Denis, it is associated with mineral-driven, firm-structured, vibrant Pinot Noir.

Peer Recognition

Recognition here is attached to the bottle: Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2020 received BH98/AG97+. Within a fourth-generation practice using inherited methods and present-tense decisions, the score sits alongside the larger trade measure: Burgundy carried through place, vintage, and work.

Profile updated July 2026

FAQ

Asked of Cyrielle

What does Cyrielle Rousseau currently do?
Cyrielle Rousseau is fourth-generation winemaker.
Where did Cyrielle Rousseau work before?
Earlier in their career, Cyrielle Rousseau worked at Domaine Armand Rousseau.
What is Cyrielle Rousseau known for?
Pinot Noir from Burgundy, including Domaine Armand Rousseau wines from Gevrey-Chambertin and Morey-Saint-Denis holdings.