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Lucien Le Moine, Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru 2014
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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(from 50-year-old vines on pure limestone; vinified with 50% whole clusters): Pale, bright red. Alluring aromas of musky raspberry and crushed rock. Pure silk on the palate, conveying an ineffable light touch to the flavors of raspberry and saline minerality. A wine of great class and energy, finishing with noble tannins and mouthfilling perfume. It's hard to find Gevrey dirt here; in fact, Saouma referred to this stunning wine as Les Amoureuses-Chambertin.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2014 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet with hints of raspberry coulis and violet, light for a Griotte, but demonstrating clarity and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well-pitched acidity, linear at first, but gently fanning out towards the tender finish with a sustained saline aftertaste. It has not quite evolved the exuberance of a Griotte-Chambertin yet, however, there is impressive tension and intensity all the way through.
About the Producer
Domaine Lucien Le Moine is a small-scale, boutique winery based in Burgundy, France. It was established in 1999 by Mounir and Rotem Saouma, who named the estate after their son, Lucien. The winery is known for its meticulous approach to winemaking, focusing on producing limited quantities of high-quality wines. The philosophy behind Domaine Lucien Le Moine revolves around the concept of "micro-negotiant." Rather than owning their own vineyards, Mounir and Rotem carefully select grapes from trusted growers across various appellations in Burgundy. This allows them to have control over every aspect of the winemaking process, from vineyard management to the final bottling.The winery's production is extremely limited, with a focus on premier cru and grand cru vineyards.
