2008 - Echezeaux Grand Cru, Francois Lamarche

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Echezeaux |
Producer: Francois Lamarche |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Ian d'Agata - 01 Jan 15
The wines by François Lamarche are never blockbusters, and the 2008 Échézeaux is a case in point: but it is beautifully balanced, with archetypal Burgundian Pinot Noir grace and charm delivered in spades. The tannins are surprisingly supple for a 2008: considering how miserable 2008 could have turned out to be (millerandage, oidium, mildew, and rain were all part of a growing season that was essentially saved by nearly perfect late September weather) this is a remarkably polished, successful wine that matched well with my lusciously creamy plin.
Drinking Date:
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Burgundy

Burgundy, in eastern France, is one of the world's top wine regions, famed for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its unique terroir, with varied soils and microclimates, defines its wines. Key subregions include Côte d'Or (with Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune), Chablis, and Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, offering great value. Burgundy wines are categorised by Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and Village levels. Top producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leflaive, and Domaine Armand Rousseau exemplify Burgundy's commitment to quality and tradition.