Domaine des Lambrays - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Clos Baulet' Red 2023

Grape

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

The 2023 Domaine des Lambrays Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Clos Baulet' is a medium-weight red Pinot Noir showcasing darker and red fruit aromas, fine textured chalky freshness, earthy herbal hints of eucalyptus or rosemary, firm structure, and a vibrant, persistent finish.

Deep, bright, and limpid red. The aromas show darker and red fruit notes (currants and berries) complemented by an earthy, charming herbal touch of rosemary or eucalyptus alongside sweet spices.

Medium-weight with a polished texture and finesse, the tannins are firm yet fine and refined, never overly astringent, leading into a vibrant, chalky, persistent finish.

More About The Winery

Domaine des Lambrays was established in 1363, yet it was only in 1981 that its Clos des Lambrays climat was finally promoted to Grand Cru. The estate was purchased in 1996 by the Freund family, and since then dramatic changes have taken place, leading to an upsurge in quality. At 8.8 hectares, this is the largest Grand Cru parcel in Burgundy under one proprietor.

As well as the Grand Cru itself, the Domaine also owns vines in premier cru and village vineyards in Morey, and since 1993, two premier cru vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières and Clos du Cailleret, purchased from Domaine Chartron.

Winemaker Thierry Brouin has been in charge since 1979. The vineyards are run on more or less organic lines, with no chemical anti-rot sprays and ploughing of the soil by horse. In the cellar, he likes to use the majority of the stems, favours punching down over pumping over, and prefers to restrain the amount of new oak. Domaine des Lambrays produces wines which possess balance, power and finesse and which fully live up to their reputation.