92
points
Domaine François Lamarche 2005 Clos de Vougeot Pinot Noir (Clos Vougeot)
Powerful and dense, this shows structured, ripe and concentrated black plum and dark cherry flavors. It has dense, firm tannins, which look likely to dominate the wine for many years, leaving a strong, dry aftertaste.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
92
points
Domaine François Lamarche 2005 Pinot Noir (La Grande Rue)
This dark, brooding wine shows many of the qualities of this great vineyard, just across the road from Romanée-Conti. The dense tannins dominate, but the rich black cherry fruit is their equal, creating structure. A wine to savor over many years.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)
91
points
Domaine François Lamarche 2006 Pinot Noir (La Grande Rue)
This is a wine that gives acidity and ripeness at the same time. The color is light, but there is good concentration, great aromatic character and lively red berry fruits.
— R.V.
(12/31/2008)
89
points
Domaine François Lamarche 2005 Pinot Noir (Echézeaux)
This wine is light for its appellation and year, but fresh and packed with raspberry and black plum flavors alongside very present acidity. Currently, the tannins are hard edged, bitter, needing time to soften out.
— R.V.
(8/1/2008)