1997 Domaine François Lamarche La Grande Rue Grand Cru
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The 1997 La Grande Rue Grand Cru has a dusty, loamy bouquet that is very "old school", though it does gain clarity during aeration. The palate is typical of this period at Lamarche, rustic a broad-shouldered with dark berry fruit, slightly medicinal towards the second half with a masculine finish that shows signs of drying out. Drink soon if you still possess any bottles - the domaine produces far superior La Grande Rue these days. Tasted at the WIMPS Xmas lunch at La Trompette.
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Neal Martin
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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About the producer
Today run by the fourth-generation Nicole Lamarche, this property (previously known as Domaine François Lamarche) is firmly among the best in Burgundy. The Vosne-Romanée estate is most famous for its monopole Grand Cru La Grande Rue.