Please note: This exclusive wine is available in limited quantities and is not included in our Breakdown Discount Program.
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Grape(s): 100 % Pinot Noir
Location: Echézeaux Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Tasting Notes: Bright ruby color with garnet highlights. The nose is complex and refined, offering aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, and forest floor, layered with notes of spice, violets, and a touch of toasted oak. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and elegant, featuring a firm yet silky tannic structure and vibrant acidity. Flavors of dark red fruits and savory earth lead to a long, sophisticated finish with lingering mineral nuances.
Notes: Domaine François Lamarche Echézeaux Grand Cru 2013 comes from a vintage characterized by a cool growing season, resulting in wines with great freshness and precision. The wine was aged in French oak barrels (typically 60-80% new) to enhance its structure and aging potential while respecting the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the Grand Cru terroir.
Food Pairing: Pairs exquisitely with roasted duck, venison, wild mushroom risotto, and aged Burgundian cheeses like Epoisses.
Winery Story: Based in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine François Lamarche is a legendary family estate known for its exceptional vineyard holdings, including the Grand Cru monopole La Grande Rue. Under the direction of Nicole Lamarche, the domaine has moved toward organic viticulture and a winemaking style that emphasizes elegance, terroir-driven transparency, and finesse.
