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
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).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
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.
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.
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