Domaine des Lambrays Morey St. Denis Villages 2021

The domaine is famous above all for its Grand Cru vineyard, "Clos des Lambrays', which it owns in its entirety apart from a single 4.2-acre plot. However, even the village wine, whose grapes come mainly from plots situated above it, displays a quality that is remarkable for its more modest status. The grapes are fully destemmed and aged for around 17 months in barrels, 20% of which are new. In the glass, the wine is exceptionally fresh and elegant. Raspberry and other dark berries are complemented by hints of fennel, other spices, cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a delicate, peppery-mineral finish.