The 2017 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France, is a wine that has garnered significant praise from multiple professional reviewers. This Grand Cru hails from the prestigious Clos des Lambrays sub-appellation within Morey St Denis in the Cote de Nuits.

Decanter awarded this wine an excellent score of 95, noting its nearly monopole status, with Domaine Taupenot-Merme owning a mere 0.004 hectares. The 2017 vintage, crafted under new cellarmaster Boris Champy, is marked by the use of 90% whole bunches and 50% new wood. Decanter describes it as "subtle, nuanced and focused, with polished tannins and bright acidity" (Decanter, 10/25/2018).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave this wine a commendable score of 93. Reviewer WK highlighted its expressive aromas, which include sweet berry fruit, plums, and orange rind, complemented by forest floor, smoked meats, cedar, and spices. The palate is described as "medium to full-bodied, supple and open-knit, with succulent acids and moderate concentration, concluding with a nicely defined finish" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 1/10/2020).

Vinous, with another score of 93, praised the wine's detailed bouquet of red currant, cranberry, and mineral aromas, with a touch of tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine backbone, firm and slightly powdery in texture. Neal Martin from Vinous found it "focused with good grip on the sappy, overtly peppery finish," calling it "an excellent Grand Cru" (Vinous, 1/18/2022).

Wine Spectator also rated this wine highly with a score of 95. BS noted the "sandalwood and cardamom aromas" and the cherry and black currant flavors. The wine is described as "sleek and underlined by a graphic element that, along with the vibrant structure, drives the dense, powerful finish" (Wine Spectator, 5/31/2021).

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy echoed similar sentiments, providing a score range of 93-95 points and emphasizing the sandalwood and cardamom aromas and the cherry and black currant flavors. Morris highlighted the wine's "vibrant structure" and "dense, powerful finish" (Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, 11/1/2018).

This 2017 vintage from Domaine des Lambrays stands out for its complexity, balance, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for Pinot Noir enthusiasts.