-
96
/ 100
Tim Atkin MW -
93-95
/ 100
Jasper Morris MW -
91-94
/ 100
Burghound
White
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
96 / 100"This presents a whirl of heady aromas on the nose: tea leaves, tobacco, rose petals, red plum preserves and blood orange. The tannins are wispy and lightly dusty, the succulence is alluring and the acidity is mouthwatering. Nicole says it's never worth "checking" on a bottle of La Grande Rue before five years. I'd give it at least that long!"
- Tim Atkin MW
93-95 / 100
"The usual lighter colour but with a delicious nose, slightly riper strawberries. Here there is notably greater density on the palate, with still the right acidity behind. Tannins are integrated, the red fruit remains fully present across the palate, and delivers good length. Little orange blossom notes as ever, and considerable persistence. Fine if less intense than certain years. Drink from 2029-2038."
- Jasper Morris MW
91-94 / 100
"Firm reduction overshadows the fruit and spice elements. The sleek, delicious and vibrant middleweight flavors offer slightly better density and notably better complexity on the moderately austere and sneaky long and balanced finale. At least some patience will be required as this is also tightly wound."
- Burghound
Tasting Notes
Domaine François Lamarche's Grand Cru La Grande Rue is a wine steeped in history and exclusivity. The Lamarche family has been cultivating vines in Vosne-Romanée since 1797, passing down their expertise through generations. In 1933, they acquired the La Grande Rue vineyard, nestled between La Tâche and Romanée-Conti, which was later granted Grand Cru status in 1992, recognizing the vineyard's exceptional terroir. Each bottle of La Grande Rue embodies centuries-old craftsmanship, making it a symbol of Burgundy's finest winemaking traditions.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity