2019 - Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Lignier-Michelot

The 2019 Clos de La Roche Grand Cru contains 80% whole bunches this year and underwent just a couple of punch-downs. There is a tiny amount of reduction on the nose as I taste it, gradually opening to reveal raspberry, blackcurrant and violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins matched with a very fine bead of acidity. This is a very cohesive and refined Grand Cru with a lilting, carefree finish that belies its inherent complexity and persistent. Easy to under-estimate this, I am sure it will age with style.

Cask sample. Mid crimson. Some freshness here on the nose but not quite the depth and integrity one wants of a grand cru. A bit stringy and untogether. (JR)