2012 - La Grande Rue Grand Cru, Francois Lamarche

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: La Grande Rue |
Producer: Francois Lamarche |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |

Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 30 Oct 15
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 La Grande Rue Grand Cru from Lamarche has a fabulous bouquet that gently unfurls in the glass: fine mineralité and tension, wonderful precision here. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tensile tannin, crisp and poised, tightly wound and certainly needing several years to really show its mettle, but a great wine that is both understated yet intense. I'll be cautious now, but I would not be surprised to see this gain more favourable reviews in the future.
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2045
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Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 13 Jan 14
Sweet and spicy but not as expressive as one would hope. All, understandably, is in transition here. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2028