Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lamarche
Label Name:
 
La Grande Rue Cuvee 1959 Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Organic viticulture; hand-harvested; ~30–50% whole-cluster fermentation; matured in French oak (c.50% new) for ~12–18 months. Very small production (only two barrels for the cuvée).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Silky, mineral-driven Pinot Noir with red cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, baking spice and subtle earth/forest-floor notes. Polished tannins, bright acidity and a long chalky, floral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, game birds, truffle pasta. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), miso-glazed fish, soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom‑based stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine François Lamarche, a multi‑generation Vosne-Romanée estate; owner and monopole of La Grande Rue since 1933. Now run by Nicole Lamarche; certified organic practices in place.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted critics: Vinous/Neal Martin ~93–95 for 2017; Jancis Robinson ~92–94; Burghound ~92–95; Decanter reviewed (13. Extremely highly rated among Lamarche cuvées