La Grande Rue, Monopole, Domaine Lamarche 2017 (OWC 3)

Description

By Jasper Morris in 2021 (JM96)

A fine clear even crimson colour. The fruit is very fine-bodied, quite ripe, interesting. Gorgeous succulent deep red fruit with a velvet texture, fine clean acidity just short of volatile, long and charming. Balanced throughout, fairly persistent. Grace and harmony, a splendid wine which will go the distance. Much more detail to come out even though open now.

By Burghound in 2020 (AM93)

This is also quite floral with its array of violet, lavender and rose petal wisps that add considerable elegance to the very pretty mix of black pinot fruit, sandalwood and lovely spice elements. The mouthfeel of the medium weight plus flavors is finer than those of the Grands Echézeaux if not quite as powerful or muscular, all wrapped in a wonderfully long if slightly warm and austere finale. This is a big but balanced example of LGR and should age effortlessly.