LAMARCHE LA GRANDE RUE 2018 brand_Meridian Vineyards soft citrus notes and a

soft citrus notes and a slightly tannic impression

powerful and voluminous on the attack

Asian dished and richer-style foods with sauces

laced with licorice and cocoa

bloody Mary's straight up or on-the-rocks

LAMARCHE LA GRANDE RUE 2018 brand_Meridian Vineyards soft citrus notes and aThis is also quite floral with its array of violet, lavender and rose petal wisps that add considerable elegance to the very pretty mix of black pinot fruit, sandalwood and lovely spice elements. The mouthfeel of the medium weight plus flavors is finer than those of the Grands Echzeaux if not quite as powerful or muscular, all wrapped in a wonderfully long if slightly warm and austere finale. This is a big but balanced example of LGR and should age