Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2011
Intro: This is a refined Grand Cru Burgundy from a top Côte de Nuits estate: the 2011 Clos des Lambrays shows elegance, fine tannins and a poised structure rather than overt power. One reviewer described it as “very pure, with very elegant raspberry and dark cherry fruit … this fills the mouth without ever becoming heavy.” The vineyard plot for this wine, the Clos des Lambrays, is walled (“clos”) and has a documented history back to around 1365. While Domaine des Lambrays owns virtually all of the Clos, a very small portion is still held by another estate, making it nearly a monopole but not quite.
Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Des Lambrays
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels, with around 50% new oak (some sources say 60%)
ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 1–2 hours || Serving Temp: 16-18°C
Pairing: Roast duck breast with a cherry or berry sauce; pigeon or game bird with mushrooms and herbs
Tasting Notes: The 2011 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Domaine des Lambrays shows aromas of raspberry, cherry, and red currant with hints of mint and forest floor. Elegant and refined on the palate, featuring fresh red fruit, subtle spice, fine tannins, and a mineral core. The finish is long and silky, with emerging tertiary notes of undergrowth, leather, and truffle
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 94 AB
