2009 La Grande Rue
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A very ripe purple fruit, spice and distinctly earthy nose gives way to generous, mouth coating and rich middle weight plus flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel on the highly complex and impeccably well balanced finish. This is very stylish with lovely acid/fruit/tannin harmony and outstanding length. This too will require lots of time to really be at its best. I should note that this is a bit riper than I personally prefer and there is a hint of warmth but overall this is still very impressive.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Intense, rather ‘cool’ nose. Very dry indeed but with lots built in there. Difficult to judge at this stage because it seems more youthful than almost any other 2009 I have so far tasted. No great follow-through at the moment. (JR)
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.