2009 La Grande Rue, Grand Cru, Domaine François Lamarche, Burgundy

This monopoly of Domaine Lamarche sits between La Tâche and Romanée-Conti. The bouquet of the 2009 La Grande Rue Grand Cru is absolutely stunning, displaying intense, yet refined red fruit, overlaid with some new oak in perfect harmony. Little waves of flavour float across the palate and soft, charming red fruit is backed by a delicious fresh finish with acidity and tannin perfectly integrated. This is not a blockbuster but it is exceptionally fine. Expect a long future.