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Moine, Lucien le
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Lucien le Moine
“This bright, hardworking, extroverted man has created in a few short years one of Burgundy’s finest independent negociant firms.” -Wine Advocate
Established in 1999, this two-person micro-négoce is owned by Mounir and Rotem Saouma. It is located in the Côte de Beaune and sources Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from different vineyards, from villages to Grand Cru, in the Côte d'Or. Some of Le Moine’s grand cru sites include Bonnes-Marres, Le Montrachet, and Echezeaux as well as some of Burgundy’s premier cru sites. The owners make an effort to take continuous inventory as a means to constantly re-evaluate the sources. Production fluctuates greatly at Lucien Le Moine, although they never exceed 100 barrels. Quality over quantity is greatly valued at this beloved estate.
Tasting Notes
- WA95–97
- The 2005 Mazis Chambertin signals its origins with aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, and licorice. Salted meat juices and saline, chalky mineral nuances impinge on a palate of enormous concentration of blazing, bright, ripe black fruits and, improbably, citrus. The finish displays grip without grit: "palate-staining" is too weak to describe its persistence, yet it is also persistently polished and refined. Range: 95-97
- V93–95
- Good red-ruby. Highly perfumed nose offers raspberry, redcurrant, blood orange and superb mineral lift. Vibrant and penetrating on the palate, with terrific cut and precision to the intense fruit and mineral flavors; in fact, this is uncommonly fruity for a young Mazis. Finishes with superb grip and length. Range: 93-95
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