2002 Lucie & Auguste Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 1x75cl

Burghound – 93

[Hubert Lignier] The airy and highly attractive nose remains relatively primary even after 14 years of bottle age as there is a lovely freshness to the mix of various wild dark berries, spice, game and earth nuances. There is excellent energy and delineation to the focused and powerful medium-bodied flavors that culminate in a stony and slightly austere finish that delivers outstanding length. This classy effort is very clearly still on the way up and I would be very much inclined to continue to allow it to slumber as the tannins remain firm and unyielding at present. [23/04/2016]