Domaine Francois Lamarche has a history which begins 6 generations ago, with the Lamarche Family originally settling in the village of Vosne-Romanée in 1740. Over the following 250+ years Lamarche has steadily increased their vineyard holdings with the largest coup occurring in 1933 when Henri Lamarche inherited La Grand Rue. This monople site in Vosne-Romanée was nominated for promotion to Grand Cru status by the INAO (Institut national de l'origine et de la qualite) in 1988 and this degree was passed in 1992. This historic decision created the 4th Grand Cru "Monopole" of Vosne-Romanée, meaning Lamarche has become one of only 3 estates to hold Monopolies in Vosne Romanee - alongside ultra-premium icons Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. Under the careful watch of Nicole & Nathalie Lamarche many critics believe this estate is currently producing it's best wines ever.