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Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 1988
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 1988 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru exhibits notes of potpourri, leather and smoky redcurrant fruit. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, firm and chalky, with tangy acids and a dry finish. It's a lean, austere wine that I suspect isn't going to change, for better or for worse, anytime soon.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Revealing an evolved brown/amber color, there is virtually no fruit in this 1988. Old, sweaty leather/ice tea-like aromas, and an austere, thin, diluted finish with an excess of tannin and acidity further characterize this loser.
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Palish medium red. Expressive, vineyard-typical aromas of black raspberry, musky soil tones, pepper and brown spices. In a lively, juicy style but shows modest give and generosity owing to a slight herbal streak and some spiky acidity. A bit monolithic and only moderately concentrated, this wine lacks flesh and flavor development. Brouin completely destemmed this wine and that was probably a good idea in light of its incomplete ripeness. This is probably past its peak. (12.9% alcohol; 3.53 pH; 3.4 g/l acidity)
About the Producer
At the heart and the summit of the estate visitors will find the eponymous Clos. There are also two plots of the Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru and four plots of the Morey-Saint-Denis village, all of them planted with Pinot noir. With the acquisition of a few “ouvrées” of Chardonnay of two “Climats” classified as Premier Cru in Puligny-Montrachet, les Folatières and the Clos du Cailleret, the estate is now complete. The estate also boasts a castle and its ancient cellar, dating back to the seventeenth century, and of one of the most beautiful gardens of the region. The garden features a three hundred year old cedar as well as orchids and a collection of roses. This classical beauty of the grounds contribute heavily to the wine’s aesthetic qualities.
1938(1)1946(1)
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