Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2020
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The Land
Situated in the heart of Morey-Saint-Denis, the Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is enclosed by centuries-old dry-stone walls and spans nearly 8.66 hectares across gently rolling slopes. At higher elevations, the soils are primarily marl-based, providing a fine, mineral character, while at lower sections, richer clay mixes with limestone to offer depth and structure. Within this single vineyard, smaller “climats” such as Les Larrets, Les Bouchots, and Le Meix-Rentier each bring their own nuances—elegance from the shallower topsoils higher up, backbone from the deeper deposits below, and a later-ripening facet in the northernmost section near the Morey Combe. The vines, many of which are 30 to 60 years old or more, benefit from varied exposures that enhance complexity and produce a Pinot Noir with remarkable finesse.
The Wine
Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 2020 emerges from an exceptionally warm and “solar” growing season, giving the wine a deep, concentrated character that promises a long life in the cellar. After careful harvesting and sorting, traditional Burgundian vinification techniques help capture the vineyard’s signature refinement and layered intensity. Aging takes place in the estate’s underground cellars, where half of the French oak barrels are renewed yearly, adding subtle tannic structure and spice without overshadowing the wine’s fragrant red fruit and floral aromas. The result is a harmonious and ageworthy Pinot Noir that reflects both the warmth of the vintage and the mosaic of terroirs within the Clos.
The People
Traced back to 1365, the Clos des Lambrays has seen its fortunes guided by a succession of devoted owners. Fragmented after the French Revolution, the vineyard was gradually reassembled over the 19th and 20th centuries through the efforts and vision of various proprietors. Though originally listed as a Premier Cru in 1936, experts had long regarded Clos des Lambrays as Grand Cru in quality. Official Grand Cru status arrived in 1981 after dedicated lobbying by the Rodier family. Since 2014, the LVMH Group has overseen this historic domaine, preserving its legacy while continuing to elevate the reputation of one of Burgundy’s most distinctive and cherished vineyards.
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Burgundy, in eastern France, encompasses several subregions, but it is the Côte d'Or that is home to many of the world's most expensive and revered wines. The region, primarily a single east-facing slope, has mixed limestone soils that vary dramatically from village to village and even vineyard to vineyard. White wines, crafted from Chardonnay, range from rich and opulent to lean and intensely mineral, while Pinot Noir produces silky, perfumed red wines of exceptional finesse and complexity. Centuries of winemaking tradition have resulted in every plot being meticulously recognized and scrutinized, making the Côte d'Or a true capital of terroir.
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Pinot Noir is a thin-skinned, notoriously difficult-to-grow, low-yielding grape that finds its ancestral home in Burgundy, France, where it produces some of the world's most elegant and nuanced wines. While Burgundy remains its spiritual heartland, Pinot Noir has since traveled the globe, finding success in other cooler climates, notably in California, Oregon, New Zealand, and Germany. This grape is a challenge for any grower, as it requires specific conditions to show its best, and yet the wines it produces are capable of such a captivating and singular character.
Pinot Noir
Certified Organic farming is an agricultural practice where vineyards adhere to strict regulations prohibiting the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and fertilizers. Instead, certified organic growers rely on natural alternatives, including compost, cover crops, and beneficial insects, to nourish the soil and manage pests. Certification requires compliance with established organic standards, typically verified by third-party agencies such as USDA Organic in the United States or EU Organic in Europe. This method emphasizes ecological balance, biodiversity, and sustainability, aiming to produce high-quality grapes and wines while reducing environmental impact and promoting long-term vineyard health. Organic farming is not allowed to use Glyphosate.
