2022 Morey St Denis
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From two quite high parcels south-west of Clos des Lambrays that are usually the last to be picked. Shallow soils so very low yields for a village wine, 35 hl/ha max. All destemmed. Average vine age 70 years. 17 months in 15% new oak. Very fresh, racy fruit. Quite marked acidity and a finish reminiscent of citrus peel. There’s certainly lots of energy and only medium concentration. Medium length. (JR)
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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From vineyards high up the slope in Les Larrets and En Rue de Vergy. Always the last site to be picked owing to elevation. Moderate 32 hl/ha yield. Tank sample. Mid ruby. Red cherries and wood smoke. Fine, elegant and medium-bodied. Lots of freshness and a mineral finish from the elevation and chalky soil. (MH)
From vineyards high up the slope in Les Larrets and En Rue de Vergy. Always the last site to be picked owing to elevation. Moderate 32 hl/ha yield. Tank sample. Mid ruby. Red cherries and wood smoke. Fine, elegant and medium-bodied. Lots of freshness and a mineral finish from the elevation and chalky soil. (MH)
This distinctive wine has a fresh and bright cherry fruit aroma with a distinct hint of peony and anise. The texture is lively and silky, with an ethereal, dynamic tension that stays in balance with the forward fruit character. The grapes come from two parcels at the top of the slope, Les Larrets above the Clos and En la Rue de Vergy above the Clos de Tart. This wine is a perennial favourite of mine for top quality at a reasonable price.
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.