2018 La Grande Rue
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The 2018 La Grande Rue "Cuvée 1959" Grand Cru, which debuted with the 2014 vintage, comes from a parcel that was originally exchanged with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti that year to complete the two monopoles, the vines having been replanted in 1932. It has an intense, mineral-driven bouquet that is beautifully defined, evoking red cherries, wild strawberry and clementines in an antique glass bowl and touches of wild honey in the background; quite distinctive compared to the regular cuvée. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a lovely seam of acidity. Builds nicely toward a beautifully structured, detailed, persistent finish that distinguishes it from the regular cuvée. Just two barrels produced.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Interestingly, this is actually quite similar to the nose of the Grands Ech but it's arguably even spicier and quite cool in the context of the 2018 vintage. The pliant medium-bodied flavors once again possess a decidedly sleek mouthfeel though the tension really builds from the mid-palate to the firm, dusty and very serious finish that offers outstanding length. Patience strongly advised as this is definitely resolutely structured.
Interestingly, this is actually quite similar to the nose of the Grands Ech but it's arguably even spicier and quite cool in the context of the 2018 vintage. The pliant medium-bodied flavors once again possess a decidedly sleek mouthfeel though the tension really builds from the mid-palate to the firm, dusty and very serious finish that offers outstanding length. Patience strongly advised as this is definitely resolutely structured.
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.