Lambrays, Clos Lambrays Vintage:1999 I wish there were more

I wish there were more wineries setting their sights on this level of quality

Note that like several wines reviewed above that my projected range assumes the underlying material is up to the job of successfully absorbing the wood treatment

all in the ripe

and it forces the spotlight on Ravera

Stylistically the 2007s remind me of the 1997s in terms of their opulence

Lambrays, Clos Lambrays Vintage:1999 I wish there were more(produced from two large parcels of differing vine age one that is approximately two thirds of the blend and is now 45 years of age and a second, smaller group of vines that is approximately 20+ years of age). A much more deeply pitched nose of dark berry fruit, spice, earth, a hint of animale and an overlay of obvious minerality complements perfectly the rich, full and sweet broad scaled yet elegant flavors that are solidly structured and firm on the