1978 Domaine Hubert Lignier Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
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Picked in late October according to Laurent Lignier, the 1978 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has modest bricking. The bouquet is gorgeous: very pure with brambly red berries, orange blossom, incense and a touch of sage - very natural and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins. A nice piquancy comes through here with a pinch of white pepper and clove towards the finish. Wonderful. Tasted at the Clos de la Roche vertical at Noizé in London.
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Neal Martin
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The 1978 Clos de la Roche, brings this vertical to a rousing finish. A super-classic, old-school Burgundy, the 1978 is loaded with searing tannins and high acidity that give the wine energy. Translucent and deceptively medium in body, the 1978 packs a serious punch. Dried rose petal, amaro herbs, pine and mint grace the palate in this utterly exquisite Burgundy endowed with tons of pedigree. I expect the 1978 will drink gracefully for another decade or more. What a treat it is to taste the 1978 from a perfect bottle.
The 1978 Clos de la Roche is from a vintage responsible for many stunning Burgundies (a recently tasted La Tache from the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti had a 100 point nose). Its earth, drying leaf, and sweet cedar-scented nose is medium-bodied, plump, and elegant. Creamy spices and dark fruits are found in this precise, refined wine. It is not expressive or lush, yet is defined and detailed. Drink it over the next 5 years.