Darren Harris
This is a different kettle of fish! Marchand-Grillot’s vines were planted in 1903 hence the Vigne Centenaire designation. With the old vines comes serious intensity and this wine is typically made with up to 100% whole bunch. Lifted nose, obvious whole bunch. Raspberry again. Floral notes. Liquoice. Long, long, long finish. Reminds me of a cross between Lavaux-St-Jacques and Les Cazetiers. The former adding finesse, the latter a latent power and spice. Only two barrels made in 2019 and one for the cellar. Watch it slowly unfurl.
Jasper Morris MW
2 barrels including some whole bunches and vinified without sulphur. Bright fresh purple, the bouquet is very restrained at the moment, Etienne doesn’t think it is tasting well. It is showing the wood a bit, and with a hint of volatility, but there is a considerable depth of flavour too. The odds are that this will wind up rather better later on, and this can be a spectacular cuvée here. So a grudging score for now, but to be re-evaluated later.
Domaine Marchand-Grillot
