Francois Lamarche, Nuits Saint Georges Cras other_regions Note that my rating assumes

Note that my rating assumes that the nose will clean up as the sulfur and wood are absorbed

The 2021 Pinot Noir Sojeau Vineyard blossoms with an array of dried violets and sweet lavender complementing wild blueberries

one of the finest wines produced by any of Champagne's important houses in the last two or three decadesis the 2008 Cristal Rosé

Here the expressive nose blends notes of very ripe red and dark pinot fruit with discreet exotic and floral nuances

Concentrated

Francois Lamarche, Nuits Saint Georges Cras other_regions Note that my rating assumes(from a . 37 ha parcel). This is arguably the most underrated wine in the Lamarche portfolio as it is virtually always excellent but because its a Nuits rather than a Vosne, hardly anyone notices. This offers an opportunity to those looking for excellent quality and are not unduly worried about what the label says. Though reduction presently dominates the underlying fruit there is excellent freshness and energy to the intense, concentrated and