2010 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Reviewed by Antonio Galloni
Issue Date 23rd Dec 2011
Source 199, The Wine Advocate
Rating 93 - 95 points
Release Price $275
Drink Date 2025 - 2045
The 2010 Clos de la Roche bursts from the glass with super-ripe red cherries, raspberries, rose petals and spices. The Clos de la Roche boasts striking inner perfume, impeccable balance and the silkiest of tannins, all in an elegant, racy package that is absolutely irresistible. Layers of deeply perfumed fruit build effortlessly to the energetic, expansive finish. This is another dazzling showing from Virgile Lignier. The 2010 is a blend of estate and purchased fruit, approximately two-thirds and one-third respectively, and was made with 40% whole clusters. Anticipated maturity: 2025-2045.