-
96
/ 100
Jasper Morris MW -
96
/ 100
Decanter -
96
/ 100
Tim Atkin MW -
95
/ 100
Burghound
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, La Grande Rue
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"Bright mid purple. The bouquet intrigues with the little touch of orange zest which always seems to be mixed in with the red fruit here. Lifted floral notes, roses and the lighter side of peonies. Sensual and sweetly ripe on the palate, the fruit more loaded towards the mid palate, and a drier tannin or two to finish. Very much a baby. Drink from 2032-2039. - 93-96 Points"
- Jasper Morris MW
96 / 100
"La Grande Rue has always been the pride of the cellar, justifiably so under Nicole Lamarche. Her 2022 has an appealingly dark ruby hue and noticeably riper plum and pomegranate fruit, accented with nuance of earth and smoke and a savoury, gamey edge that Lamarche describes as 'very mysterious'. The grapes are from the 1.65-hectare monopole next to La Tâche. She has fermented about 30% of the grapes as whole clusters, using both punching down and pumping over before ageing in cask (half new). This marvellous wine should open in five to seven years and provide decades of pleasure. - Charles Curtis MW"
- Decanter
96 / 100
"Long, stylish and very finely constructed, this Grande Rue is an aromatic powerhouse. Black cherry pit, anise, sweet spice and warm fire pit lift from the nose. Filigree tannins and bustling acidity swarm the richly-fruited palate. One of only five Grand Cru monopoles in the Côte d'Or, this is the second smallest, which also makes it one of the smallest AOCs in France."
- Tim Atkin MW
95 / 100
"Note: a 1.65 ha monopole. This is at once spicier and more floral in character on the cool, airy and elegant red pinot fruit, exotic tea and sandalwood-infused nose. There is both good volume and mid-palate density to the utterly delicious and lightly stony middleweight plus flavors that are quite seductive, all wrapped in a compact, stylish and hugely long finale. This very stylish effort is excellent as the only reproach is a backend touch of warmth. - 92-95 Points"
- Burghound
Tasting Notes
La Grande Rue is an exclusive monopole, meaning the vineyard is owned solely by Domaine Nicole Lamarche. This grand cru vineyard sits in a prime location between the legendary Romanée-Conti and La Tâche, offering an exceptional terroir for cultivating world-class Pinot Noir.
This is a remarkable expression of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards. Known for its elegance and depth, this wine showcases an exquisite balance of dark fruit flavors, subtle spice, and earthy complexity. La Grande Rue Grand Cru is a small vineyard located adjacent to the famed La Romanée-Conti and offers an extraordinary expression of Pinot Noir. The vineyard’s soils, a mix of clay and limestone, contribute to the wine’s complexity and ageability.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity