2020 La Grande Rue, Cuvee 59, Domaine Nicole Lamarche

~ (94) Neal Martin, Vinous 3-1-2022

Here the equally expressive nose is quite similar to the regular cuvée except it's a bit spicier. The succulent, round and caressing but powerful and slightly bigger flavors coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a more robust and somewhat more structured finish that delivers equally superb length. Patience strongly advised. ~ (96) Allen Meadows, Burghound 1-10-2022