Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Des Lambrays
Label Name:
 
Clos Des Lambrays Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Cote de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores for 2019: Decanter 98, James Suckling 97, Vinous (Neal Martin) 95–97, Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94–96, Wine Spectator 95–96, Jasper Morris 95–96

Tasting Note
Concentrated, elegant Pinot Noir with black raspberry, bramble and floral notes (violet/rose), spice, tobacco and graphite. Silky texture, fine tannins, vibrant acidity and long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, lamb; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, char siu, mushroom hot pot (shabu-shabu), Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Parcellaire vinification; high whole-bunch fermentation (~80% in 2019), aged 16–18 months in new and used oak (c.50–60% new). 2019 was first organic-conversion vintage with very low yields (~15 hl/ha).

Vineyard Info
Clos des Lambrays (8.66 ha owned by the domaine) is largely a single-entity Grand Cru; acquired by LVMH in 2014. Jacques Devauges became régisseur in 2019 and led parcellaire and organic conversion.