Domaine François Lamarche, La Grande Rue Grand Cru Monopole

Subdued red-fruits nose, with purity of fruit and a discreet oakiness. Very rich and sleek, highly concentrated, showing lovely clarity of fruit backed by polished but present tannins. Splendid length and a harmonious finish. Ridiculously expensive, but this is a monopole Grand Cru in Vosne, and there's not much of it about.