Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2010 - Domaine des Lambrays
AOC, Burgundy, Grand Cru, Clos des Lambrays, 2010 Vintage, Domaine des Lambrays
Tasting notes for the Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2010 - Domaine des Lambrays
- EYE: The Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2010 wears a red dress displaying sumptuous coppery highlights, vibrant and luminous, revealing its exceptional maturity.
- NOSE: Enchanting aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and licorice come to the fore, harmoniously mingling with subtle notes of undergrowth. Such an olfactory bouquet unveils the full elegance of this terroir in the Côte de Nuits.
- MOUTH: The structure is powerful, with silky tannins that evoke the finesse of great Burgundy wines. Flavors of red and black fruits intertwine with spicy nuances and a light touch of vanilla, creating a complex and balanced gustatory experience.
In short: The Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2010 from the Domaine des Lambrays is only produced in small quantities. It's a wine with an incredible aging potential (still good for another decade), that you will need to decant for a bit before you can experience it fully. Pair this grand cru with a roast beef with morel sauce, coq au vin, sautéed wild mushrooms, a platter of aged cheeses, or a red fruit tart. These dishes will enhance the complexity and elegance of this exceptional wine.
Other appellations from this estate: Morey-Saint-Denis, Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Cailleret, Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Folatières...
Data sheet
- Vintage
- 2010
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- % vol.
- 13,5 %
- Appellation
- Clos des Lambrays
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine des Lambrays
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- Climat
- Clos des Lambrays
Historical estate of Morey Saint-Denis
According to the Abbey of Cîteaux's official archives, the construction of the Clos des Lambrays happened somewhere around 1365. There is actually a milestone near the Morey Saint-Denis estate, commemorating the year the "Cloux des Lambreys" (as it was known at the time) was born. After the French Revolution of 1789, the estate was cut in 74 different plots and many owners came and went. In spite of all these changes, the Clos' reputation was left untouched.
Although, from 1938 to 1979, things got complicated. The estate and the vineyard were abandoned for 40 years and it started to crumble away. The Saier Brothers, seeing what was going on, decided to buy the entire Clos and started renovating it. They hired the oenologist Thierry Brouin and all three of them replanted the grapevines and brought the wine estate back from the dead. Since 1981, as a result, the Clos des Lambrays is classified as a Grand Cru.
The following owners, Günter and Ruth Freund (a couple of true Burgundy enthusiasts), sold the estate to the LVMH Group (they also own the Château d’Yquem). The 9 hectares vineyard is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The Clos des Lambrays is mainly Pinot Noir and the produced wine is served in restaurants around the world; a proof of high quality.
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