François Lamarche Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes 2016
$279.99
Extremely Limited! Fine-boned, perfumed and sensual Vosne.
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“A domaine that continues to make great strides under the current generation.” The World of Fine Wine, Issue 47
“Lamarche is now a top domaine, with wines which express themselves through their subtlety rather than their power. Since 1999, and more especially since 2005, the quality has been top-notch. This is now a three star domaine.” Clive Coates MW, My Favourite Burgundies
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). In this day and age, great 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. Under the current generation – Nicole and Nathalie Lamarche – quality at this Domaine has skyrocketed and this is now one of the very finest sources of fragrant, supple and richly-fruited Vosne.
It’s safe to say Nicole Lamarche isn’t really concerned about ruffling a few feathers. In the ultra-conservative village of Vosne-Romanée Lamarche’s sense of fashion already has her standing out, and she also isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Perhaps this individuality is one reason Nicole Lamarche has been able to so rapidly lead her family’s Domaine back up the quality hierarchy.
In 2015, Lamarche courted some controversy by waiting to pick after the rain—after a dry season she felt her grapes needed a drink in order to be able to produce their finest quality. The results were stunning. This year she decided to eschew all new oak in the cellar, even for the grand cru wines, telling Alan Meadows, “I really am after the purity of expression with no interference.” And, sure enough, purity is what you’ll be getting in spades with this Domaine’s 2016s.
From frost-bitten yields that were on average 40 to 50% down, Lamarche and her team commenced picking September 26th with potential alcohols between 12 and 13% and “with good acidities and ripeness levels—even the seeds were ripe.” As mentioned, there was no new wood used during vinification, and Lamarche used 30% whole bunches for every wine. The goal, of course, is for Lamarche to present her terroirs on an even-keel, with as much transparency as possible. Few in Vosne-Romanée are going so far in this aim.
Lamarche has four Vosne-Romanée 1er Crus: La Croix Rameau, Aux Malconsorts, Les Suchots and this wine, made from half a hectare in Les Chaumes. Les Chaumes is located right under Aux Malconsorts and La Tâche and, at this address, produces fine-boned, perfumed and sensual Vosne. Lamarche’s vines here are now between 30 and 40-years-old and, again, this was fermented with 30% whole bunches.
90-92 points, Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate #234 “The 2016 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Chaumes captures the florality of the appellation with bunches of rose petals, a hint of peony that complements the red berry fruit (Morello and raspberry preserve). The palate is medium-bodied with fine, slightly crunchy tannin. I love the purity here, the energy contained within, precise and focused with a little more spiciness on the finish compared to the village cru. As it aerates I noticed darker fruit emerging plus a slight chalkiness to the tannin. Excellent—this may actually surpass the 2015 Chaumes.”
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Producer | Lamarche |
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Region or Country | Burgundy, France |
Variety | Pinot Noir |
Vintage | 2016 |
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