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9.7

The 2020 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru has real intensity on the nose. It's very well-defined with layers of black cherry and blue fruit, mineral-driven with hints of violet emerging with aeration. But this is backward and holding itself back. The palate has exquisite balance. It's a little granular in texture, lightly spiced bordering on peppery, building beautifully in the mouth to exert an insistent grip on the finish. There is a grandeur about this Grand Cru that keeps you entranced, but it will demand time in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— 2 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.6

The 2nd of 4 Grand Crus from Morey Saint Denis. Colour of deep Ruby - darker than the Lambrays. Quite a rich palate of M+ intensity. Great mouthfeel. At this point I wrote in my notes “ getting to the point of sensory overload. Let me tell you that 2016 is a great vintage for Red Burgundy “. A wonderful Clos de la Roche”. Worth purchasing as it is always better value than the Ponsot Clos de la Roche. — 5 years ago

Stephen Mandy

9.4

Remarkably intense flowery strawberry nose with little reflection of its age. Rich infused sweet tea flavors and gorgeous fruit that remains strong through the finish. — 7 years ago

Alan Snitow

9.3

En magnum, mine — 2 months ago

Aravind A

9.5

Pop and pour. Wow. On the nose: a touch of struck match, dense lemon, lemon oil, wet stone, filigreed fruit on minerality. So delicate, but simulateously powerful. Lovely density, crushed rock, lemon oil, fantastic acidity and a long finish. Fantastic, but so young. Sad this is no longer a monopole...doubt I will ever be able to afford the Lambrays version. — 3 years ago

Ron R

9.5

A clone of the Lambrays, only more suave. For a lousy vintage, this is a stunning effort. High-pitched acidity, with superb texture. Bright fruits steal the show. — 7 years ago

with Mike, David and 5 others

Bonnie Chu

9.1

Vineyard brands tasting. $158 — 9 months ago

Aravind A

9.8

These Cameron clos electrique rouge just keep getting better. This is better than the 15 or 12 at a similar stage imo. An absolutely pitch perfect btl of young PN. On the nose, soft funky reduction that disappears with air, pure wild strawberry, perfume, earthy spice. On the palate, amazing acidity, wild strawberry, spice, earth. But this is so enveloping, the extract is off the charts, but only 12.4% abv, it can't be! Soft, finely grained tannin on the finish. This is one of the best wines I have had this year, on par with and perhaps better than the 11 Lambrays from January. — 5 years ago

Michael Seely

9.2

Note this is premier cru. Nice fruit splashing upward anchoring wonderful acidity across the entire palette — 6 years ago

with Jeff and Joe

Olivier Huguenin

9.3

Quelle délicatesse, quelle élégance! Superbe finale en queue de paon ou les arômes explosent en bouche pour ne jamais disparaître! — 8 years ago

with olivier and JB