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Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2003
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
An outstanding nose of ripe black cherry, raspberry, ground coffee and minerals. Spellbinding. Very fresh on the palate, wonderful definition and vigor. Beautiful balance, so sensuous and regal. An awesome wine that is one of the most impressive Clos-des-Lambrays I have encountered in recent years. Stunning. Drink from 2012. Tasted January 2005.
Reviewed by: Pierre Rovani
Aged in 75% new oak, the tobacco, blackberry, leather, and tar-scented 2003 Clos des Lambrays is medium to full-bodied, dense, and chewy. Hugely tannic yet concentrated and deep, this is a brooding chocolate, plum, blackberry, spice, smoky mineral, and black raspberry-flavored wine. Uncivilized and firm, it will benefit from cellaring. Projected maturity: 2009-2020. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800
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.
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Package Size
1 x 75cl
