2019 Domaine des Lambrays, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru 3×1.5L

Vinous 91

The 2019 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru has a powerful, burly nose with just a touch of VA that shaves off its potential focus. Kirsch and boysenberry are front and center, but too confit-like. The palate is medium-bodied, with quite firm tannins and gentle grip, the acidity here binding everything together nicely. There is uncommon linearity to this 2019, but it doesn’t really engage or charm on the finish. I just don’t think this is the best bottle of this wine, having impressed both in barrel and just after bottling-hence my question mark. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. [Neal Martin, 12/12/2023]

Robert Parker 95

The 2019 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is very promising indeed, mingling scents of blood orange, wild berries and plums with notions of exotic spices, wilted rose petals, row cocoa and loamy soil. Full-bodied, velvety and layered, it’s deep and multidimensional, with a concentrated, elegantly fleshy core, lively acids, largely concealed tannins and a precise, perfumed finish. [William Kelley, 12/18/2020]

JancisRobinson.com 18

Lower yields both by Nature and intentionally. Organic vines were converted to biodynamics in April 2020, which reduced yields further. 80% whole bunch, 60% new oak. Cask sample. Silky texture on the nose. Quite lifted with that hint of cassis that is evident in many 2019s. Manages to exhibit both structure and finesse. Restrained and subtle. [10/08/2020]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2042