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Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2004
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2004 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru was being served from magnum. This was a wine that actually showed well from barrel but every time I have encountered the wine in bottle...agh...there is that pungent, malodorous vegetal note on the nose. That translates onto the palate that is dominated by the harsh green tannin, so raw and bitter than my face was scrunched up afterwards. I adore Thierry Brouin who made this wine but I just think this is borderline faulty. Tasted at Goedhuis's Burgundy tasting at Vintners Hall.
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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