Domaine des Lambrays, Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Loups"

The Premier Cru Les Loups comes from three different localities. Its name refers to the emblematic animal of the village. Two wolves indeed appear on the coat of arms of Morey Saint-Denis as well as that of the Domaine des Lambrays. It happens, as in 1986, that the vintage is not worthy of producing Clos des Lambrays. In this case, the wine is folded into Premier Cru.The Premier Cru Les Loups comes from three different localities. Its name refers to the emblematic animal of the village. Two wolves indeed appear on the coat of arms of Morey Saint-Denis as well as that of the Domaine des Lambrays. It happens, as in 1986, that the vintage is not worthy of producing Clos des Lambrays. In this case, the wine is folded into Premier Cru.

Winery: Clos des Lambrays
Appellation: Burgundy, Morey Saint Denis
Average age of vines: 18 months, with 40% new oak
Farming Methods: Certified Organic Ecocert
Maturation: In wooden tank, 40% whole bunches, 20% new oak for 17 months
Soil: With clays and a warmer micro climate than our Morey Village
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vineyard Orientation: Blend of young vines from Clos des Lambrays with vines from Clos Sorbet, located at the feet of the house.
Vineyard Size: 0.85 ha

Wine	Scores	Downloads
Domaine des Lambrays, Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Loups" 2021	93 Wine Spectator Laced with black cherry, blackberry, sandalwood, mineral and oak spice aromas and flavors, this fresh, complex red is suave and harmonious. Offering a lingering aftertaste, this needs time to integrate all the elements. Best from 2027 through 2045. 110 cases imported.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Domaine des Lambrays, Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Loups" 2022	95 Decanter The composition of this blended Morey premier cru changes with the 2022 vintage: there is no more young vine fruit from the Clos des Lambrays (since they are no longer young). The blend now comprises Clos Sorbè, Les Blanchards, and small amounts of La Riotte and Le Village to make up 0.8 hectares. The blend delivers a superb, elegant wine with a luminous blackberry fruit with hints of violets and spice. The texture has more density, tannin, and less lively freshness than the Clos Baulet. The grapes are partially destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in cask (40% new). 92-94 Vinous The 2022 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Loups 1er Cru is the first vintage not to include fruit from the Grand Cru, as the vines have reached 22 years, so that is not blended into the Clos des Lambrays. It now includes fruit from Les Blanchard, La Riotte and Le Village (yes, the latter is a Premier Cru). This has a very perfumed, oral bouquet with crushed strawberry and wild cherry scents, potpourri and a hint of lavender – quite Vosne-like in style. The palate is medium-bodied with ne-grain tannins. There is good depth here and fine complexity and salinity on the finish; this reconfigured Les Loups is worth seeking out.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Domaine des Lambrays, Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru "Les Loups" 2023	95 Wine Spectator Packed with black currant, blackberry, black pepper, mineral and spice flavors, this red is lively and graceful. Gathers weight on the finish, where a dense swath of tannins flexes its muscles. Shows terrific balance and a lengthy aftertaste. Best from 2029 through 2045. 91-93 Vinous The 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Loups 1er Cru contains around 40% whole bunch this year, coming from deeper soils that are more clayey than those for the Village Cru. This is very well defined on the nose, with brambly red fruit and briar unfolding with each swirl yet remaining very controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Quite sweet on the mid-palate with just a hint of dark chocolate, this is actually quite understated on the finish. Give it a couple of years once bottled. 93 Tim Atkin This comes from the bottom of the slope with more clay soil, giving the wine more flesh and ripeness. It’s heady with succulent blackberries and earthy spices. The long, sleek tannins wrap around the palate while the gentle arch of acidity delivers a solid finish. 94 Decanter There is an edge of chocolate to the ripe black plum aromas of this powerful wine. The texture is rich and dense; in 2023 the alcohol is generous at 14% (the maximum for the domaine). The vines are scattered throughout the appellation down-slope from the village (in Clos Sorbè, Blanchards, La Riotte and Le Village); half the grapes are fermented as whole clusters, and the wine is ageing in cask (40% new).	Bottle Image Label Image