Domaine des Lambrays : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" 2022 from Domaine des Lambrays

Tasting

Appearance

The wine shows a deep red hue.

Nose

The nose is fragrant and expressive, unfolding remarkable intensity. Aromas of fleshy red fruits dominate the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, the wine charms with its rich, silky texture. The juicy mid-palate is underpinned by a remarkable balance, delivering a harmonious, lingering tasting experience.

Food and wine pairings

This Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" 2022 is an ideal match for a fine cut of beef.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" 2022, it is recommended to open the bottle 3 hours before tasting, without decanting. The ideal serving temperature is between 16 and 17°C.

An expressive, well-balanced Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru

The estate

The Domaine des Lambrays, established in Morey-Saint-Denis in the heart of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, has a history dating back to 1365. Its modern structure gradually took shape from the 19th century, before Grand Cru status was granted in 1981. Owned by the LVMH group since 2014, the estate farms around 12 hectares of vines on clay-limestone soils. Under the direction of Jacques Devauges, estate manager since 2019, Domaine des Lambrays is one of Burgundy’s most historic estates.

The vineyard

The Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" comes from a parcel planted in 1924. Located within the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation, this terroir benefits from conditions well suited to the expression of Pinot Noir.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage saw early budbreak on April 8, two days ahead of the average. Flowering took place on May 28, ten days earlier than usual. June proved particularly wet with 150 mm of rainfall, encouraging vegetative growth. July and August then brought very dry, sunny conditions, with only 33 mm of rain. This summer drought delayed ripeness by a week compared with forecasts. The harvest took place on September 6, 2022, with a yield of 38 hl/ha.

Winemaking and aging

Winemaking for the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "La Richemone" 2022 took place in wooden vats for three weeks. The estate carried out vinification with 50% whole clusters, using exclusively indigenous yeasts and working entirely by gravity. Aging of this Bourgogne wine then continued for 17 months in oak barrels, 20% of which were new.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.