Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru — Silk, Elegance and Timeless Grace

The wines of Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru rank among the most refined and sought-after in the Côte de Nuits. In their youth, they reveal an expressive aromatic profile of red fruits — strawberry, raspberry, morello cherry — lifted by delicate floral notes of rose. With age, the bouquet develops into a noble and complex array of tertiary aromas: undergrowth, licorice, baked apple, fine spices and truffle.

On the palate, Clos des Lambrays stands out for its silky texture, precise tannins and remarkable length. This is a Grand Cru defined by balance, refinement and grace — capable of evolving beautifully over several decades.

Food Pairings

• Charolais beef with chanterelles
• Roast free-range poultry
• Delicately prepared small game
• Wild mushroom risotto

Powerful or heavily spiced sauces should be avoided to preserve the wine’s subtle aromatic expression.

History & Terroir

Originally divided among 74 owners after the French Revolution of 1789, Clos des Lambrays underwent a slow reunification process starting in 1868, leading to an exceptional situation in Burgundy today: only two producers make this Grand Cru.

• Domaine des Lambrays — owned by LVMH, holds 8.66 of the appellation’s 8.70 hectares and produces around 35,000 bottles annually.
• Domaine Taupenot-Merme — produces only about 300 bottles per year, making its wines extremely rare.

Key Facts

• Appellation: Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy)
• Total surface: 8.83 ha
• Peak maturity: around 10 years after the vintage
• Annual production: approx. 35,000 bottles
• Producers: Domaine des Lambrays (quasi-monopoly) & Domaine Taupenot-Merme (tiny production)

A Grand Cru of Delicate Power

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru is a wine of silk and subtlety, with an aromatic signature that deepens and refines over time. Its elegance, rarity and aging potential place it among the true jewels of the Côte de Nuits.