Hubert Lignier, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2010

The 2010 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a stone-cold classic. The nose is fresh and vibrant with wild strawberry, scorched earth, hints of lavender and cedar, later, a whiff of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins and a fine spine of acidity, poised and focused. This is not a powerful 2010 but it is perfectly proportioned with a penetrating finish. Outstanding.