2017 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru
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Leafy, autumnal and complex, with soy and liquorice and a toasted, smoky finish. Fibrous tannin, pure fruit, excellent length. It's not floral, but there is an elegance here. Superbly persistent – just doesn't quit. Excellent expressiveness, this has the magic of burgundy. (RH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2017 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru has a very detailed bouquet of gorgeous red currant, cranberry and mineral aromas, plus a touch of tobacco in the background; quite leafy in style. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine backbone, quite firm and slightly powdery in texture. Focused with good grip on the sappy, overtly peppery finish. This is an excellent Grand Cru. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting.
90% whole bunch (I was told 100% at the property), 50% new oak. This wine, made three years after LVMH acquired the property, was the last vintage made by the long-standing man in charge Thierry Bruin. Short cuvaison, lots of pigeage and not yet managed plot by plot. Good depth of fruit with the gypsy cream biscuit spice to it. Richer than the Grand Rue 2017 tasted alongside it. Though it finishes dry and very fresh even if not enormously subtly. (JR)