2002 Clos des Lambrays
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The nose is still quite fresh despite the ample amount of secondary character suffusing the aromas of wild berries, game and a subtle note of smoke. There is fine volume and richness to the moderately intense middle weight flavors that offer a refined mouth feel along with plenty of minerality that adds a sense of lift to the lingering finish where the only nit is a touch of leanness. For my taste, this is probably at its peak because while there is still some supporting structure, this may start to dry out with too much age even in magnum format. In sum, 2002 is a very good but not great vintage for the Clos des Lambrays.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
The Wine Advocate
More reviews and scores
Good medium red; not particularly saturated but with a healthy rim. Alluringly scented, wild-yet-somehow-refined aromas of musky raspberry, strawberry, rose petal, brown spices, cedar, underbrush and coffee; this smells sweet! Silky, stylish and weightless, showing lovely stemmy definition and lift to its flavors of wild red berries, mocha and dried flowers. Not a particularly dense or fleshy style but an alluring, vibrant drink that's perfect right now. In fact, in spite of its intense fruit component this wine may only thin out from here. This subtle, elegant Clos des Lambrays finishes with a firm dusting of tannins and a light touch. (13.7% alcohol; 3.59 pH; 3.5 g/l acidity)
The 2002 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is a great success for retired winemaker Thierry Brouin. Redcurrants and cranberry on the nose, hints of allspice and tomato vine, all very well defined and conveying a sense of "coolness". The palate is very well balanced, a little rustic but with good weight, gently building towards a discrete ferrous finish that feels long and tender. This Grand Cru could be up and down in this period...this was definitely one of their finest moments. (NM)
Good deep red. Expressive, evolving aromas of raspberry, mocha, spices and balsamic cedar and earth. Sweet, creamy and concentrated, offering a seamless texture to its captivating flavors of cassis, spices and smoky minerality. Showing some tertiary aromas but this wine has a powerful tannic structure to support an extended plane of peak drinkability. Finishes with a wild leesy nuance, superb breadth and length, and an unexpected light touch.
About the producer
Domaine des Lambrays is one of Morey-Saint-Denis’s most famous estates, its history closely tied to the Grand Cru from which it takes its name – Clos des Lambrays.