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La Grande Rue, Grand Cru
Nicole Lamarche

La Grande Rue, Grand Cru, 2018

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justerini & brooks tasting note

Statuesque without being too imposing. This is at once grand and graceful, retaining that typical "Lamarche" elegance and transparency. Wonderfully clear, alpine pure red fruit. Notes of cherry, strawberry and mineral with a little bit of pomegranate crunch. Powerful but toned and poised. Athletic and energetic through to a composed, refined and hauntingly long finish. La Grande Rue is an exceptional vineyard that sits next to La Tâche and was granted the honour of Grand Cru status in 1992.

critic reviews

93-95/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2018 La Grande Rue Grand Cru is the famous 1.65-hectare monopole of the domaine that runs parallel to Romanée-Conti and La Romanée on the other side of the road. It has a well-defined bouquet of dark cherries, raspberry, wild hedgerow and traces of Chinese tea, developing tertiary notes after a couple of minutes in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, a satin-like texture and just the right amount of acidity. The caressing, slightly gourmand finish displays hints of meat juices and a subtle savory aspect lends complexity. Very fine.

DRINKING WINDOW 2023 - 2043
date of review 01/2020

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Burgundy
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abv:
13.5%