Clos des Lambrays is an appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis, France.
The vineyards are given over to Pinot Noir.
Vines root into limestone and marl.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as slopes.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and lush and n elegant structure.
Quality is codified by the grand cru, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Domaine des Lambrays and Domaine Taupenot-Merme.
Pour them alongside beef, duck, lamb and game meats.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 10 to 20 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and lush, N elegant structure.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- grand cru
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
- Domaine Taupenot-Merme Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
- Heritiers Cosson Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France
At the table.
- Beef
- Duck
- Lamb
- Game meats
- Mushroom dishes
- Aged Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 10 to 20 years.
Nearby regions.
Clos des Lambrays: common questions
01.What grapes is Clos des Lambrays known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Clos des Lambrays make?+
03.Where is Clos des Lambrays?+
04.What food goes with Clos des Lambrays wine?+
05.How long does Clos des Lambrays wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Morey-Saint-Denis guide.