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Domaine des Lambrays’ Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups 2018 comes from a slope above the village where limestone-rich marl and old alluvial soils produce Pinot Noir with finely shaped tannins and a naturally expressive aromatic profile. Domaine des Lambrays farms these parcels with the same meticulous approach used for their grand cru Clos des Lambrays, and that elevates this cuvée far beyond what is typical for the appellation. Low yields, exacting vineyard work and careful élevage give the wine a precision and finesse that set it apart from most premier crus at this level.
The wine opens with red cherry, wild strawberry and mulberry, alongside gentle spice and a subtle forest-floor note. On the palate, it is firm yet elegant, with tannins that feel polished rather than heavy and acidity that keeps the fruit bright. The finish is long and steady, with a quiet savory element that adds clarity. This is a well-composed Les Loups that is immediately appealing yet structured enough to develop gracefully with time.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Farming: Precise, sustainable vineyard work
Style: Red. Refined, structured and age-worthy
Domaine des Lambrays’ Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups 2018 comes from a slope above the village where limestone-rich marl and old alluvial soils produce Pinot Noir with finely shaped tannins and a naturally expressive aromatic profile. Domaine des Lambrays farms these parcels with the same meticulous approach used for their grand cru Clos des Lambrays, and that elevates this cuvée far beyond what is typical for the appellation. Low yields, exacting vineyard work and careful élevage give the wine a precision and finesse that set it apart from most premier crus at this level.
The wine opens with red cherry, wild strawberry and mulberry, alongside gentle spice and a subtle forest-floor note. On the palate, it is firm yet elegant, with tannins that feel polished rather than heavy and acidity that keeps the fruit bright. The finish is long and steady, with a quiet savory element that adds clarity. This is a well-composed Les Loups that is immediately appealing yet structured enough to develop gracefully with time.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru Les Loups, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Farming: Precise, sustainable vineyard work
Style: Red. Refined, structured and age-worthy
