Ratings
Burghound 92-94/100
Identity
| Producer | Nicole Lamarche |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Aroma | Complex aromas of black cherry, violet, spices, white flowers, crushed red strawberry, and plump raspberry |
| Palate | Noble tannic structure, elegant and balanced with chalky tension, finesse and power in harmony |
| Finish | Persistent chalky tension prolonging cherry and sweet spice flavors with beautiful length |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with fine red meats, game, and rich dishes that complement its elegance and structure |
| Aging Potential | 15 to 30 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Aged 18-20 months in oak casks with a maximum of 50% new oak depending on vintage; barrels sourced from new suppliers; less new wood than before |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in open wooden vats for Grand and Premier Crus, stainless steel for others; temperature around 28°C for 12-15 days; longer cold maceration; modern cooling equipment used |
Terroir
| Brown clay-limestone soils, deeper in the lower part of the slope, with a light-colored stone on the surface structuring the Pinot Noir profile |
Interesting facts
| La Grande Rue is a 1.65 ha monopole vineyard, reclassified as Grand Cru in 1992; Domaine renamed Nicole Lamarche in 2018; vineyard historically managed by Lamarche family for over a century; wine expresses terroir with finesse rather than power |
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