The History of the Lamarche Estate
Owned by the Lamarche family
The history of this estate, located in the village of [location], spans five generations.Vosne-RomanéeThe estate dates back to the late 19th century. It quickly expanded, and François Lamarche took over the reins following his father's death in 1985, before tragically passing away himself in 2013. Nicole Lamarche, daughter of François and Marie-Blanche, then assumed the mantle, representing the new generation alongside her cousin Nathalie Lamarche. A perfectionist, Nicole manages the vineyards and the winery, while Nathalie handles the commercial side directly at the estate. Ambitious, the Lamarche family has, over time, established itself among the most prestigious and renowned estates in the region.Burgundy.
In the lands of Burgundy
An exceptional terroir
The Larmarche EstateIt covers a total area of 11 hectares. Since 2010, and after transitioning to sustainable farming practices, all the vines have been permanently cultivated using conventional methods.biologicalThe goal is to preserve the terroir and protect the environment. The prestigious estate has fourGrands Crusincluding the famous "The Main Street", located in the heart of theCôte de Nuits.The others consist ofGrands Echereaux, Echereaux, and of theClos VougeotAll are situated on limestone, ferruginous soils, with a stony, rocky, or clay-marl subsoil. This characteristic gives the wines their full body and structure. There are five Premier Cru vineyards, and the appellationsVillageAndBurgundyThere are six of them. All the vines of theVosne-Romanée AOCare located on clay-limestone soils, which favors lighter and more subtle wines on the palate.
All the vineyards on the estate face due east, and the grape variety is 100% Pinot Noir. Domaine Lamarche also produces aBourgogne Aligoté white, whose grape varieties are composed of 80%Aligotéand 20%Chardonnay.
Winemaking and aging
The secret of exceptional wines
The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted directly in the vineyard by the pickers, and undergo a double sorting before destemming. They are then placed in open stainless steel or wooden vats where temperatures are controlled by thermoregulation. Pressing is carried out gently using a pneumatic press.Domaine LamarcheThis method promotes cold maceration and extended fermentation. The wines are aged for an average of 14 to 20 months in French oak barrels. Depending on the vintage and appellation, 30 to 50% of the barrels are new.
For all red wines, the suggestion is generally to enjoy them at a serving temperature between 15 and 16°C. The wines' profile is essentially focused on elegance and finesse, reflecting the meticulous aging and winemaking process carried out by theLamarche family.
