(Please see my overview of the 2018 vintage in Burgundy here.)
Harvesting began on 7 September. Quantities were "correct" and malolactic fermentations were normal — beginning in December and proceeding slowly. Thirty percent whole clusters in each wine. The highest alcohol is 13.6%.
Lamarche went for elegance an restraint in this vintage, and it paid off, especially at the top end. (Continue reading here.)