Francois Lamarche - Echezeaux Grand Cru 2022 (750ml)
Price: $295.00
| Producer | Francois Lamarche |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 9138 |
| Size | 750ml |
Decanter: 96 Points
The 2022 Echézeaux from Lamarche is impressive with more richness than most of the range (except La Grande Rue) and a fragrant cherry and pomegranate fruit with hints of peony and liquorice. The fruit aromas continue on the palate with great purity and finesse but the wine is not lacking in structure. The balance overall is exemplary. The grapes come from 1.07 hectares in Vignes Blanches ou Cruouts and the Clos Saint-Denis lieu-dit in Echézeaux; she no longer has access to the quarter-hectare in Champs Traversins but this is a delight even without that contribution. (Drink between 2030-2065)
Jasper Morris: 92-95 Points
An even pinkish crimson. One of the prettier bouquets here though still needs teasing out. As with all her wines what starts seeming to be very much on the light side then gives a little more concentration on the palate. Still always going to be among the lighter styles of Burgundy but could offer something in the ethereal direction with time. Attractive with some length if little muscle.
Burghound: 91-93 Points
Here the equally expressive nose is spicier still with its broad-ranging aromas of red and dark pinot fruit violet exotic tea and dried orange peel hints. There is less minerality but more power to the generously proportioned medium weight plus flavors that possess solid delineation that carries over to the firm dusty and tautly muscular finish. (Drink starting 2032)
Vinous: 90-92 Points
The 2022 Echézeaux Grand Cru has a lovely pure bouquet showing plenty of cohesion with dried rose petals infusing the red berry fruit granite and light white flower scents. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiseled tannins framing the light and slightly leafy red fruit. There?s a little austerity towards the finish at the moment though it should fill out by the time it is in bottle. (Drink between 2026 - 2038)
