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Domaine Francois Lamarche Echezeaux Grand Cru 2012

Sale price$499.99

— Domaine François Lamarche are sole owners of La Grande Rue, one of the four grand cru monopoles of Vosne-Romanée (La Tâche, La Romanée and La Romanée Conti are the others)
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— 93pts, Allen Meadows!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Burgundy Echezeaux, France

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SKU: FLEC201210 UCAU
  • 93 Points
  • 92 Points
TASTING NOTES

Burgundy Domaines such as this are a rare find – even more exceptional because the vineyard holdings here are almost entirely made up of Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels in Vosne/Echézeaux.

The Echézeaux Grand Cru vineyard, located just below Grands-Echézeaux, is renowned for its complexity and richness. Domaine François Lamarche’s holdings are situated in a prime section of the vineyard, producing wines with a perfect balance of power and finesse.

The 2012 vintage in Burgundy was marked by cooler weather and a later harvest, resulting in wines with higher acidity and vibrant freshness. The 2012 Echézeaux from Lamarche shows red fruit notes, including cherry and raspberry, complemented by subtle earthy undertones and floral nuances. The tannins are fine and integrated, offering a smooth and polished texture, while the wine retains a structure that promises good ageing potential. While approachable in its youth, this Echézeaux will evolve beautifully over time, gaining additional complexity with further cellaring.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Food Pairings:
  • Pork
  • Poultry

Classification: Red

Variety: Pinot Noir

Vintage: 2012

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Alcohol: 13.0%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

93/100

"A relatively high-toned nose displays notes of cranberry along with the more typical aromas of various red berries and spices. There is plenty of mid-palate density to the generously proportioned flavors that possess good richness and fine length on the dusty finish. This appears very promising though note that it will require at least 6 to 8 years of cellar time before it will be approachable."

Allen Meadows

Scores

92/100

"Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Echézeaux Grand Cru from Domaine François Lamarche offers brambly red berry fruit on the nose, a little rustic but the oak is nicely integrated with a subtle marine influence that emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, not the most complex grand cru on the block, yet there is a sense of nonchalance and joie-de-vivre thanks to the freshness and tension bestowed on the finish."

Neal Martin