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Bollinger La Grande Année is a prestige cuvée champagne produced only in exceptional vintages, blending Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes from select vineyards in the Champagne region of France.
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Where is the Clos des Lambrays vineyard located?
Clos des Lambrays is a highly esteemed Grand Cru vineyard located in the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation of Burgundy's Côte de Nuits region in France. This historic, walled vineyard exclusively produces world-renowned Pinot Noir wines.
Who owns the Clos des Lambrays estate?
The vineyard and the Domaine des Lambrays were acquired by the LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) luxury conglomerate in 2014. The winemaking is overseen by technical director Boris Champy, ensuring the estate maintains its prestigious quality standards.
What does a Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru wine taste like?
These Pinot Noir wines are known for their intensely concentrated flavors and deep ruby color, often requiring years of aging to reach their full potential. They typically exhibit distinctive earthy, floral, and dark fruit characteristics, embodying the classic terroir of Morey-Saint-Denis.
What is the history of the Clos des Lambrays vineyard?
The vineyard dates back to the Cistercian monks of the Middle Ages, who first recognized the exceptional quality of the land's limestone soils. Despite being nearly a monopoly vineyard, it only officially achieved Grand Cru classification status in 1981.
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