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Allen Meadows93 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche 'La Grande Rue' Vosne Romanee Grand Cru Monopole 2011"La Grande Rue is a rare Grand Cru "Monopole" vineyard. The only other Grand C..."$1,200.00 -
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Allen Meadows94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche 'La Grande Rue' Vosne Romanee Grand Cru Monopole 2013"La Grande Rue is a rare Grand Cru "Monopole" vineyard. The only other Grand C..."$1,250.00 -
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Robert Parker's96 points
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Burghound94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche 'La Grande Rue' Vosne Romanee Grand Cru Monopole 2015"La Grande Rue is a rare Grand Cru "Monopole" vineyard. The only other Grand C..."$1,349.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2010"Domaine Francois Lamarache is a producer steeped in decades of tradition. Nic..."$79.99 -
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Allen Meadows94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2014"Domaine Francois Lamarache is a producer steeped in decades of tradition. Nic..."$399.99 -
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The Wine Advoca95 points
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Burghound94 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2015"Domaine Francois Lamarache is a producer steeped in decades of tradition. Nic..."$449.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Francois Lamarche Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru Les Chaumes 2010"Domaine Francois Lamarache is a producer steeped in decades of tradition. Nic..."$299.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Lamarche Les Chaumes 1er Vosne-Romanee 2010"Domaine Nicole Lamarche (formerly Francois Lamarche) is a Burgundy producer b..."$308.97 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Domaine Francois Lamarche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Red
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Nicole Lamarche Haute Cotes de Nuits Bourgogne 2010"Domaine Nicole Lamarche (formerly Francois Lamarche) is a Burgundy producer b..."$76.99
Pinot Noir is a red grape that is one of the most challenging to grow in any part of the world. Due to its thin skin and tight bunches, it is susceptible to both mould and disease. However, when it is successful, it produces some of the most amazing wines in the world. Although its home is Burgundy, it has emerged as a popular variety in Australia. Representing only 1% of grapes crushed, it has built a high profile with a number of world-class, distinctly Australian wines being produced. The greatest examples coming from the cool climates of the Adelaide Hills, Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Yarra Valley.
Pinot Noir performs well on the deepish limestone based subsoils that are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. However, yields need to be kept in check. Pinot Noir's concentration and varietal characters disappear rapidly if yields are excessive. Some of the best and most expensive wines in the world are still found in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir also plays a key role in Champagne, being blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. In the US, Oregon and Washington state are producing outstanding wines. In New Zealand, great Pinot Noirs are crafted in Martinborough and in Central Otago, New Zealand's only true continental climate.
The thin skins of Pinot Noir mean the wines are lighter in colour, body and tannins. However, the best wines have grippy tannins, fragrance and an intensity of fruit seldom found in wine from other grapes. Young Pinot Noir can smell almost sweet, but as it matures, the best wines develop a sensuous, silky mouthfeel with the fruit flavours deepening and gamey nuances emerging.