2005 Domaine Lambrays, Morey Saint Denis Les Loups 1er Cru

[TheEngineer]

I've tried the Clos de Lambrays which I got for around $150 a bottle. So tried this tonight and was pleasantly surprised.

This is not a powerful rich, wine. Translucent in colour, very elegant, with nose of red and dark berries, and a spiciness. Wine felt alive in your mouth, vibrant, good berries on palate, spices and at the end, the tannins came through for that Morey Saint Denis Iron fist in velvet glove thing. Solid wine but still a bit pricey at $90 a bottle, though a better deal than the Clos de Lambrays for $60 more.