Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Intra-Muros 2010 - Dominique Laurent

This 2010 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Intra-Muros from Maison Dominique Laurent is a great Burgundy red wine made from Pinot Noir, from the prestigious Clos de la Roche appellation in Morey-Saint-Denis, in the Côte de Nuits. This cuvée is sourced from a selection of old vines spread across several plots within the Grand Cru, whose limestone and rocky soils lend the wine its characteristic mineral character. Dominique Laurent, renowned for his bespoke wine-making, pays particular attention to grape selection and ageing, favouring whole-bunch harvesting and barrels tailored to each cuvée. The 2010 vintage reveals a complex nose with aromas of raspberry and ripe red fruits, accompanied by floral and spicy notes and a limestone-driven minerality. On the palate, this 2010 Clos de la Roche is both light and concentrated, with a silky texture, well-integrated tannins and a long, lingering finish. Currently at a wonderful stage of development, this Burgundy Grand Cru is the ideal accompaniment to game, a roast beef, a rack of lamb or poultry with mushrooms.