Domaine des Lambrays - Clos des Lambrays - Grand Cru

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Tasting notes

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru from Castagnier does not possess the intensity or clarity of one, with more red than black fruit (raspberry preserve and strawberry preserve), the oak a little more noticeable though that will be subsumed with time. The palate is sweet on the entry with fleshy red cherry and strawberry fruit, slightly lower acidity than Benjamin Leroux's Clos Saint-Denis. It is smooth in texture with a welcome pinch of white pepper towards the finish. Perhaps earlier drinking than others but I find it well made. Tasted September 2016.

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Provenance

Type: Red
Producer: Domaine des Lambrays
Country: France
Appellation: Clos des Lambrays
Region: Burgundy
Style: Grand Cru

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Serving: 15° - 17° C
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Key characteristics

Red fruit
Black fruit
Peppery
Medium(+) alcohol
Medium-bodied
Medium acidity

About this wine

Domaine des Lambrays is the sole owner of its namesake Grand Cru vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, a distinction that underscores the estate's commitment to terroir-driven winemaking. This monopole vineyard produces some of Burgundy's finest Pinot Noir, benefiting from meticulously managed vines on limestone-rich slopes that impart minerality and elegance to the wine.

The Clos des Lambrays expresses the classic character of fine Burgundy: a medium-bodied red with delicate red fruit aromatics, subtle floral notes, and a distinctive saline minerality. At 13.5% ABV, the wine achieves perfect balance between power and refinement. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity and respect for the fruit, allowing the unique properties of this hallowed vineyard to shine through vintage after vintage.

This is a sophisticated wine for the discerning palate, equally at home on the table of a fine dining establishment or paired with premium provisions aboard yacht or in mountain chalet. Pair with game birds, duck, mushrooms, charcuterie, hard cheeses, and grilled meats. A benchmark Grand Cru for collectors and connoisseurs.

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