Domaine François Lamarche Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

This old fashioned wine has improved since last tasted 1,5 years ago. Still quite tight, structured and and sturdy, but now somewhat more accessible. The aromas are still sofisticated with leather and toasty barrel aromas, together with some dark, earthy notes. The fruit aromas are in the direction of ripe strawberries. I guess this needs more time.

Allred hits it. My bottle seems very much the same. Quite nice for Hautes Cotes de Nuits, as most examples I taste seem thinner and from cooler territory. With global warming, in 20 years, HCN may taste like Beaune— or Sonoma. 😉 The mineral edge and transparency does remind me of Beaune so maybe this is a precocious wine. This also benefits hugely with 20-30 minutes of air when a perfumy quality starts coming out. The next night, the second …

Popped and poured shortly before dinner was served and followed over two hours. Pale ruby color. Aromas of cherry, sage and underbrush. There are also hints of warm spice and tart red berry fruit as well. Medium bodied, with flavors of cherry, red currant and something a little riper, more generous, but not overdone. There is also a really nice mineral streak as well.

Needs a little time in the glass. Somewhat neutral and I agree with a previous note that stated this was similar to a German Pinot Noir. Not getting all the wild underbrush notes that I enjoy....maybe a little more ripe than expected.

Sofisticated and toasty barrel aromas, together with some earthy notes. Harder to find the fruit aromas. On the palate the wine is firm and structured, but lacks fruit and generousity. Maybe it needs more time, I am not sure.

Tasted blind. The color was rather dark and the aroma had a clash of sulfite/struck match at first whiff. Ripe cherries/strawberries with a herbal undertone. Maybe a pinch of horseradish/licorice? The palate had very sappy, dark fruits. Rather dry, almost coarse. Leaning towards medium-bodied with a light recurring tinge of the sulfite. While Pinot Noir as a varietal was on the table, I was guessing more towards Baden rather than Burgundy. Especially being a 2017, the color is surprisingly dark …

Fresh and pure, not overly generous or complex, a little lean. Quite spicy, a little floral, medium length. 86-88

Domaine Lamarche Visit and Tasting (Day 9, Visit 2) (Vosne-Romanée) : Barrel tasting at the domaine. Bright red with sweet hints and moderate weight and overall good balance. Will drink well young.