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Domaine Lamarche

Terroir Insight: Domaine Lamarche, La Grande Rue “Cuvée 1959”

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While the vineyards of Burgundy are very old, changes and adjustments are done from time to time, and in some cases new wines and opportunities are created. One such wine is the Domaine Lamarche La Grande Rue "Cuvée 1959" a new luxury cuvée to top … [Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Lamarche, La Grande Rue “Cuvée 1959”

Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask

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My second visit at Domaine Lamarche - and eager to see if the 2016s could match the fine wines made here in the 2015 vintage. I was impressed by the 2015s, as I historically have found wines from this estate somewhat underwhelming, but in recent … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2016s from cask

Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2015s from cask

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Preconceptions and old habits sometimes or even often leads to mistakes and this is also the case in Burgundy - especially in times of change. A lot of estates in Burgundy are taken over by new generations and this often leads to a change of style … [Read more...] about Visit Domaine Lamarche – tasting the 2015s from cask

La Grande Rue – in a Vosne-Romanee sweet spot

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La Grande Rue is located north of La Tache and just south of La Romanee, Romanee-Conti and Romanee-Saint-Vivant - indeed a sweetspot just next to the very best vineyards in Burgundy - or if you like in the world. Whereas the four other vineyards … [Read more...] about La Grande Rue – in a Vosne-Romanee sweet spot