Burgundy Domaines such as this are a rare find – even more exceptional because the vineyard holdings here are almost entirely made up of Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels in Vosne/Echézeaux.

Following the transition from Domaine François Lamarche to Domaine Nicole Lamarche, the estate remains firmly rooted in its historic vineyards, with a quiet evolution in approach. The Clos Vougeot holdings lie in the upper section of the historic walled vineyard, just below the Château — widely considered among the best-situated parcels in the Clos. Here, the soils are shallower and more limestone-rich, giving a finer, more structured style of Clos Vougeot.

The 2019 vintage was warm and generous, but with enough freshness to maintain balance. Lamarche’s Clos Vougeot shows both concentration and restraint — dark red fruit, savoury depth, and a firm mineral core. A grand cru with real presence, but one that favours elegance over power.