Domaine Nicole Lamarche : Echezeaux Grand cru 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Echezeaux Grand Cru 2023 from Domaine Nicole Lamarche

Tasting

Nose
The nose combines red and black fruits with floral and spicy notes.

Palate
On the palate, the texture is velvety, supported by a fine acidity. The tannins, tight yet well integrated, carry through to a long finish.

An Echezeaux from the Côte de Nuits, Balancing Finesse and Vivacity, Crafted by Domaine Nicole Lamarche

The Estate

Based in Vosne-Romanée, in the Côte de Nuits, in Burgundy, Domaine Nicole Lamarche took shape in the early 20th century around Henri Lamarche, a cooper, and his wife Marie Grivelet. The family's roots in the village run deep. Nicole Lamarche now oversees the vineyards and winemaking, and the estate is now marketed under her name. The vines are cultivated according to organic principles. The estate holds sole ownership of La Grande Rue, a grand cru.

The Vineyard

This Echezeaux Grand Cru comes from Flagey-Echezeaux, on the hillside of the appellation. The soils are limestone-rich, poor and stony, made up in part of limestone scree. This environment encourages gradual ripening of the grapes and a balance between concentration and freshness. The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking and Ageing

For the Echezeaux Grand Cru 2023, the grapes are fully destemmed. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in oak barrels, to refine the depth of the wine without excessive oak influence.

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir