2015 Domaine Francois Lamarche Grand Cru Monopole La Grande Rue

The ham in the DRC Sandwich!  La Grande Rue is one of the greatest pieces of wine real estate in Burgundy (and therefore, the world), situated between the famed La Tache and La Romanée Conti, and in the supernal 2015 vintage, it is absolutely stunning. It's expensive, yes, but with La Tache trading for roughly $4,000 and La Romanee Conti well over $10K, La Grande Rue looks to be quite fairly valued. Top marks from all the critics, to boot. Our expectation is that it won't be long before this famed Burgundy fetches four figures. EXTREMELY limited.

97 points, 4-Stars, Inside Burgundy

"Good bright colour with some depth. Intense and impressive, with a monumental structure behind. Very much work in progress, very youthful. Sudden incredible kick on at the back. Tasted Sep 2018." - Jasper Morris

94 points, Burghound

"A subtle touch of wood serves as a suitably discreet backdrop for the exceptionally floral-infused nose
that offers up additional notes of spice, red currant and pekoe tea. The rounder and slightly less intense flavors are still
blessed with excellent punch and power while exhibiting more salinity on the built-to-age finish. This is more refined than the
Grands Ech but not quite as complex, at least not today. 2031+" - Allen Meadows