Domaine des Lambrays

Burgundy En-Primeur 2022

Clos des Lambrays, a Grand Cru vineyard with a rich history dating back to 1365, regained its unity in the nineteenth century. It achieved Grand Cru status in 1981 under Thierry Brouin's management, succeeded by Jacques Devauges after LVMH's acquisition in 2014.

2022 was a striking vintage for many reasons. After three years of organic growing, it was the first vintage certified organic (ECOCERT). It was also the first harvest vinified and aged in the new cellar (with wooden vats and 100% by gravity) and finally it was the first vintage where four new wines are released : Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet and Clos Sorbè, Vosne Romanee 1er Cru les Beaux Monts and Nuits St Georges 1er Cru la Richemone.

Early budbreak and flowering were followed by a wet June with double the average rainfall. The vines benefited from the accumulated water during hot and sunny weather. Harvesting started in late August for whites and the following week for reds, with varying whole bunch percentages and 16-18 months of aging in 20% new oak barrels. 

The style of the 2022s is opulent and seductive: the wines are highly scented, expressive and intense, then luscious, rich, and silky on the palate, all with remarkable balance. We believe that 2022 may arguably be the best vintage ever produced at Lambrays!
2022 OVERVIEW
TERMS & CONDITIONS
  • Subject to remaining unsold
  • All prices are per bottle in HK Dollars
  • Offer valid until 15 April 2024
  • Minimum order of HK$3,000 or 12 bottles (can be mixed)
  • Shipping to Hong Kong is free of charge and ETA July 2025
  • Complimentary storage until 30 September 2025
  • Payment upon receipt of invoice

VILLAGE

Domaine des Lambrays Morey Saint Denis 2022
Red | JM 90-91

From En La Rue de Vergy and Larrey. Mid crimson. A somewhat sombre nose albeit with the slightly savoury character of Morey. This cuvée is always entirely destemmed. On the palate the red fruit has a little extra freshness though still with the savoury character. A pure, fine and long finish.

 
$760 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)

PREMIER CRU

Domaine des Lambrays Puligny Montrachet 
1er Cru Les Folatieres 2022

White | JM 90-93

Mid yellow. Fresh plum, floral, medium bodied, a little warmth, this is fattening out with a good background of oak. Firm but with an intensity of ripe fruit, just a little warmth to finish.



$1,550 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Puligny Montrachet
1er Cru Clos du Cailleret 2022

White | JM 92-95

Clear pale colour. This shows the stones and less the warmth. Broadly based white fruit, sensual, a little toast from the barrel, low to medium acidity, while all the qualities of the vineyard have been harnessed.

$1,800 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Les Loups 2022
Red | JM 93-96

Glowing purple. A beautifully lifted bouquet with 40% whole bunches, alpine strawberries, all in finesse. Then the wine builds to an extra level of intensity, more than expected from the elegance of the nose, The fruit shows additional nuances as well, entirely red fruit, some ripe cherries now showing as well.

$1,000 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos Baulet 2022
Red | JM 91-94

A new appellation, coming from the Domaine Cosson vineyards which now form part of the Lambrays stable. The plot forms the top section, just below the Lambrays buildings, on brown clay soil. 40% whole bunch vinification. A cherry to ruby colour. Fresh cherry with white pepper on the nose, the Clos Baulet comes across as a little more slender than Les Loups. 40 hl/ha, very juicy, the stems just give that final tingle, to a very attractive and juicy red fruit. Lovely aftertaste.

$1,000 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Morey Saint Denis           
1er Cru Clos Sorbe 2022

Red | JM 92-95

A slightly fuller ruby colour, with more red fruit and less white pepper, in comparison with Baulet. Strawberry and raspberry, suave, svelte, a little touch of velvet while retaining the slight savoury touch of Morey. Interesting to make such different wines from neighbouring plots. 

$1,400 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Vosne Romanee           
1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 2022

Red | JM 91-94

One of two new vineyards purchased from the Thomas family. 50% whole bunch vinification. Glowing purple. An attractive mid purple. Some energy to the nose though the whole bunches are pretty prominent. It is a light and refined style. Interesting, complex, fresh red fruit, plus a chocolate note, then white pepper. Fine length, not quite sure what to make of this.

$3,000 /bottle (750ml) 
(ETA July 2025)
Domaine des Lambrays Nuits Saint Georges         
1er Cru La Richemone 2022

Red | JM 95-98

One third of the vines date back to 1924. Not especially deep in colour, just a mite darker than the Beaux Monts, but thrilling on the nose. Here the whole bunch spice is just an additional factor, and does not take over. Raspberry and cherry, very little strawberry, spice behind, but a complete and complex whole. Velvet in texture, with a fine tensile strength, and gloriously persistent.

$3,400 /bottle (750ml)
(ETA July 2025)

GRAND CRU

Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays   
Grand Cru 2022

Red | JM 96-98

The 2022 Clos des Lambrays contains 80% whole bunches (100% in the very old vines, a lower proportion elsewhere). A fine even deep ruby purple. The bouquet is backward with still a suggested intensity of fruit that can easily cope with the stems. Beautifully suave with an enveloping dark red fruit, a very graceful finish on silky, refined tannins, and we don’t often say silky for Morey St Denis. They are caressing, according to Jacques. The floral touch works throughout, beautifully long and sensual.

$4,700 /bottle (750ml)  $9,600 /bottle (1.5L)
(ETA July 2025)
JM = Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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