Domaine des Lambrays : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022 from Domaine des Lambrays

Tasting

Appearance

The color reveals an intense, brilliant red hue.

Nose

The nose reveals fragrant, expressive aromas, with notes of fresh red fruits such as cherry and blueberry. Delicate floral touches and spicy nuances complete the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this Vosne-Romanée 1er cru captivates with its generous, richly textured character. Its silky texture and remarkable balance deliver a delicious yet delicate experience, with a mouthwatering substance that lingers pleasantly.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with a beef tenderloin or refined red meats.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate this Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022, it is recommended to open it 3 hours in advance without decanting, and not to re-cork it. Serve at a temperature of 16-17°C.

A Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru with a generous, suave character

The estate

Based in Morey-Saint-Denis in Burgundy, Domaine des Lambrays boasts a winegrowing history dating back to 1365. Owned by the LVMH group since 2014, the estate has been managed by Jacques Devauges since 2019. With 8.84 hectares of grand cru vineyards and an almost monopoly on Clos des Lambrays—classified as grand cru in 1947—Domaine des Lambrays holds a unique position among the great growths of the Côte de Nuits.

The vineyard

The Climat "Les Beaux Monts" is a new acquisition for Domaine des Lambrays, which purchased 0.45 hectares of this prestigious Premier Cru in Vosne-Romanée at the end of 2021. This parcel is home to century-old vines that lend the wine depth and complexity.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage began with early budbreak on April 8, followed by mid-flowering on May 28—ten days earlier than average. June proved particularly wet, with 150 mm of rainfall versus the usual 65 mm, encouraging vegetative growth and volume. July and August were then very dry, with only 33 mm of rain and generous sunshine. This summer drought slowed physiological processes, extending ripening by an additional week compared with initial projections.

Vinification and aging

The Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022 was harvested on September 6, with a yield of 26 hl/ha. Vinification took place entirely by gravity in wooden vats, with a long, harmonious three-week fermentation. 50% whole-cluster fruit was used, with indigenous yeasts. Aging of this wine from Burgundy continued for 17 months in oak barrels, 20% of which were new oak.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.