2020 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JM 98 DC 97 WA 96 VN 96 WS 96
JM 98

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, December 2021

(96-98 points) I tasted five of the 11 individual parcellaire cuvées – everything makes it in to the final blend except for the young vine block notes in the Morey 1er Cru. Jacques is adamant that the final wine should...
DC 97

Decanter, November 2023

After over a year in bottle, the 2020 Clos des Lambrays was still somewhat impenetrable, with an inky black colour and concentrated aromas of plum and mulberry touched with wood spice, violets, and earth. The texture is...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2023

Revisited in bottle, the 2020 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with a deep bouquet of cassis, wild berries, rose petals, sweet spices and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's rich...
VN 96

Vinous, March 2024

The 2020 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru has quite a ripe and generous nose, much more intense than the ’21, with scents of cranberry, wild strawberry, potpourri and oyster shell. It’s very well delineated considering the...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, February 2023

A fresh red, with black currant and black cherry flavors shaded by floral, iron, earth and spice elements. Fluid and on the elegant side, with a solid underlying framework of tannins. Turns a bit leaner on the finish -- a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Morey St Denis
Sub-appellation Clos des Lambrays
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is an exceptional Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. This wine demonstrates the profound nature of the Clos des Lambrays vineyard and showcases the expertise of winemaker Jacques Devauges.

In the glass, this red wine displays a deep, inviting color that hints at its intensity and complexity. On the nose, it reveals a beautiful bouquet of bright fruit, including cassis and wild berries, accompanied by delicate floral notes of rose petals. Sweet spices and dark chocolate add depth and richness to the aroma profile.

On the palate, the Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is full-bodied and concentrated, with a rich and textural mouthfeel. The wine boasts an ample core of fruit, supported by beautifully powdery tannins and lively acidity. This combination creates a harmonious and balanced structure that is both impressive and inviting. The finish is long and mouthwatering, leaving a lasting impression.

The wine has received high praise from critics, with scores ranging from 96 to 98 points. Decanter describes it as a "tour de force of winemaking" that captures the essence of the Clos des Lambrays vineyard. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate hails it as the finest Clos des Lambrays of the 21st century, while Vinous praises its cool, calm, and collected nature. Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy notes its delicacy and strong tensile thread, and Wine Spectator commends its freshness and elegant profile.

With a cork closure and an alcohol percentage of 13.5%, this wine is ready to be enjoyed now or can be cellared for further development. It pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including roasted game, grilled lamb, or mushroom risotto. The 2020 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is a true masterpiece that showcases the beauty and complexity of Burgundian Pinot Noir.