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93 Points
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92 Points
Domaine François Lamarche are sole owners of La Grande Rue, one of the four grand cru monopoles of Vosne-Romanée (La Tâche, La Romanée and La Romanée Conti are the others)
93pts, Allen Meadows!
Sourced from a premium private cellar
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Description
Burgundy Domaines such as this are a rare find – even more exceptional because the vineyard holdings here are almost entirely made up of Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels in Vosne/Echézeaux.
The Echézeaux Grand Cru vineyard, located just below Grands-Echézeaux, is renowned for its complexity and richness. Domaine François Lamarche’s holdings are situated in a prime section of the vineyard, producing wines with a perfect balance of power and finesse.
The 2012 vintage in Burgundy was marked by cooler weather and a later harvest, resulting in wines with higher acidity and vibrant freshness. The 2012 Echézeaux from Lamarche shows red fruit notes, including cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle earthy undertones and floral nuances. The tannins are fine and integrated, offering a smooth and polished texture, while the wine retains a structure that promises good ageing potential. While approachable in its youth, this Echézeaux will evolve beautifully over time, gaining additional complexity with further cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Pork
Poultry
Description
Burgundy Domaines such as this are a rare find – even more exceptional because the vineyard holdings here are almost entirely made up of Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels in Vosne/Echézeaux.
The Echézeaux Grand Cru vineyard, located just below Grands-Echézeaux, is renowned for its complexity and richness. Domaine François Lamarche’s holdings are situated in a prime section of the vineyard, producing wines with a perfect balance of power and finesse.
The 2012 vintage in Burgundy was marked by cooler weather and a later harvest, resulting in wines with higher acidity and vibrant freshness. The 2012 Echézeaux from Lamarche shows red fruit notes, including cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle earthy undertones and floral nuances. The tannins are fine and integrated, offering a smooth and polished texture, while the wine retains a structure that promises good ageing potential. While approachable in its youth, this Echézeaux will evolve beautifully over time, gaining additional complexity with further cellaring.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Pork
Poultry
