2018 Clos Vougeot
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The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes from three separate parcels located at both the bottom and the top of the clos. It has a well-defined bouquet of bright red berry fruit, cranberry, morello cherry and touches of pomegranate; an underlying tertiary note becomes more evident with aeration. The fleshy, generous palate is very harmonious, with supple tannins and good acidity. Lightly spiced with a dash of white pepper and rosemary toward the gentle finish. Like other wines from Lamarche, this is understated but very pure and charming.
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Neal Martin
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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1.36 ha in total across three plots. This has a fuller pink-purple colour than the other wines, and a nose which speaks of its identity more forcefully. Extra rich on the palate – that is by Lamarche standards- but with a fine fresh acidity too, after which the fruit comes swooping back. The tannins are tucked away out of sight. This is really impressive, while remaining true to the Lamarche style.
About the producer
Today run by the fourth-generation Nicole Lamarche, this property (previously known as Domaine François Lamarche) is firmly among the best in Burgundy. The Vosne-Romanée estate is most famous for its monopole Grand Cru La Grande Rue.