Domaine Nicole Lamarche : Echezeaux Grand cru 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Échezeaux Grand Cru 2024 from Domaine Nicole Lamarche

Tasting

Appearance

The colour is a deep ruby, yet it allows light to filter through, a sign of measured rather than massive extraction.
Nose

The nose reveals a precise aromatic palette, blending red fruits (redcurrant, raspberry) and black fruits (blackcurrant, plum), enhanced by floral notes of rose and violet, as well as delicate spicy touches and, at times, hints of citrus.
Palate

The palate captivates with a particularly silky texture and fine, well-integrated tannins. A saline tension on the finish adds definition, leading to a persistent, harmonious length.

Food and Wine Pairings

This wine is ideally suited to roast poultry or meats such as duck breast, particularly when served with red fruits. It also pairs very well with slow-cooked dishes from Burgundian cuisine, such as coq au vin or beef bourguignon, as well as with mushroom-based preparations, such as a porcini risotto. As for cheeses, it will complement aged hard cooked cheeses such as Comté.

An Échezeaux Grand Cru of Great Finesse, the Signature of Domaine Nicole Lamarche in Vosne-Romanée

The Estate

Domaine Nicole Lamarche was founded in the early 20th century in Vosne-Romanée, in Burgundy, when Henri Lamarche established the family estate. Today run by Nicole Lamarche, who oversees both the viticulture and the winemaking, the estate is farmed organically and is notably the owner of the Grand Cru monopole La Grande Rue. It cultivates a style focused on finesse, purity and the transparency of terroir.
The Vineyard

The Échezeaux Grand Cru parcels are located in the heart of the Flagey-Échezeaux slope. They sit on poor, stony clay-limestone soils, conducive to good drainage and to the finesse of the tannins. The vines are farmed organically, with a constant pursuit of low yields and precise ripeness.

Winemaking and Maturation

For the Échezeaux Grand Cru 2024, the grapes are hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard and then again in the cellar. Fermentation follows a gentle, low-extraction approach in order to preserve the purity of the fruit and the delicacy of the tannins. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak adjusted to the characteristics of the vintage.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from Pinot Noir.