Clos des Lambrays 1989 - Domaine des Lambrays
AOC, Burgundy, Grand Cru, Clos des Lambrays, Vintage 1989, Domaine des Lambrays
Tasting notes for the Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 1989 - Domaine des Lambrays
- EYE: The Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 1989 presents itself in a mature robe, a deep ruby with sparkling tile-like reflections, bearing witness to its noble aging. The coppery nuances reveal the passage of time.
- NOSE: The aromas have clearly gained incredible complexity compared to a more recent vintage, offering delicate notes of undergrowth, truffle, and blond tobacco. Ripe red fruits give way to more subtle fragrances, evoking leather and sweet spices.
- MOUTH: The balance is simply superb. The tannins have melted away, giving rise to a velvety texture. Flavors of candied cherry, fig, and cocoa unfold with elegance, creating a gustatory harmony of exceptional length.
In short: This Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 1989, with its ever-vibrant robe and evolved aromatic palette, embodies the quintessence of the wine estate. Its optimal aging has reached its peak, revealing the richness and finesse of a great Burgundy wine after more than three decades. Pair this gem with roasted duck breast with cherries, venison fillet in sauce, a platter of aged cheeses, or a piece of intense dark chocolate.
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
- 1989
- Format
- 75 cl
- Color
- Red Wine
- Grape Variety
- Pinot Noir
- Appellation
- Clos des Lambrays
- Region
- Burgundy, Côte de Nuits
- Producer
- Domaine des Lambrays
- Maturity
- 10-20 years
- Serving T°
- 16°C
- Burghound Rating
- 86
- Climat
- Clos des Lambrays
- Marketplace
- Vivino
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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