At a glance

Producer

Domaine des Lambrays

Region

Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$350–$700 USD/bottle (750ml, secondary market; up to $1,000+ at auction for pristine or ex-domaine stock)

Tasting profile

Complex bouquet of wild strawberry, dark cherry, rose petal, sous-bois, spice box, and hints of forest floor. Palate is refined, with a core of red fruit, earth, mineral and subtle gamey notes; finish is persistent, silky and fresh.

Evolution: Primary fruit has faded into pure, ethereal aromatics. Tertiary notes (mushroom, leather, dried herbs) appear as wine ages further, with truffle and autumn leaf nuances in its second and third decades.

At peak: Peak offers haunting perfume, soft but vivid structure, with a lingering, perfumed finish that typifies great mature Grand Cru Burgundy.

Structure

Acidity

Vivid, racy, classic for Morey-Saint-Denis terroir

Tannins

Silky, resolved but still present; moderate to medium+

Alcohol

13.0–13.5% ABV (typical)

Aging potential

25–35+ years from vintage (2010–2040+), especially in great cellaring conditions.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2020 to 2042

Optimal window

2017 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Excellent - yields the perfume and secondary complexity of mature Grand Cru Burgundy, with structure and freshness for continued graceful aging.

The 2010 vintage in Burgundy is widely celebrated for its structure, freshness, and balance—hallmarks of a long-lived year. Domaine des Lambrays crafts Clos des Lambrays for elegance and age-worthiness; critics and collectors recognize this as a wine to appreciate over 25–35+ years. In 2024, bottles are mature but stable—vivid and aromatic, with many years of brilliance left, especially in large formats.

Food pairing

Roast duck with cherry or wine sauce, venison, squab, wild mushrooms, red wine risotto, Comté or Époisses cheese, or truffle-infused dishes. Avoid overpowering or spicy foods.

Serving

Serving temperature

16–18°C / 61–64°F

Decant

Yes (60–90 minutes) — Aeration enhances aromatics and integrates evolved secondary flavors, allowing the wine to unfold its complexity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Domaine des Lambrays employs sustainable viticulture—no synthetic herbicides or pesticides, horse-plowing for some parcels, cover cropping, and increasing focus on biodiversity. Winery has made progress on energy conservation (natural gravity flow, recycled water use), lightweight bottle adoption, and partial solar energy in recent years, though these were limited in 2010.

While Domaine des Lambrays has greatly improved sustainability since the 2010s, at the time of the 2010 vintage the estate was working under organic principles (not yet certified), with strong commitment to minimal intervention, natural treatments and biodiversity. Recent vintages are more sustainable (certified organic, some biodynamic). The 2010 carries decent eco-profile for a Grand Cru—more sustainable than mass-market wines, but less so than current top biodynamic estates. Improvement continues under LVMH ownership since 2014.