Lambrays Morey-St-Denis 1er cru Les Loups 2023

92-95 points Fine Wine Review: "This is the second wine of Clos des Lambrays. It is richer in the nose and mouth than the village Morey, with red fruits, good freshness, balance, and minerality. (2/28/25)"

94 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "There is an edge of chocolate to the ripe black plum aromas of this powerful wine. The texture is rich and dense; in 2023 the alcohol is generous at 14% (the maximum for the domaine). The vines are scattered throughout the appellation down-slope from the village (in Clos Sorbè, Blanchards, La Riotte and Le Village); half the grapes are fermented as whole clusters, and the wine is ageing in cask (40% new). Drinking Window: 2028-2060. (5/23/24)"

94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "As for the premiers crus, Les Loups is more tense, sappy, and introverted: it will reveal itself with aging. (2026)"

91-94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A blend of small clay based 1er Cru vineyards which also see the sun. they no longer include the young vines of Lambrays (from 2022). An even, deep ruby purple. This is not ultra concentrated but it is fine, and the 40% whole bunches give that additional fresh white pepper tingle that works so well here, especially alongside the darker fruit. Fully ripe yet finely balanced. Picked before the rain hence the riper flavour profile. (Nov 2024)"

93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This comes from the bottom of the slope with more clay soil, giving the wine more flesh and ripeness. It's heady with succulent blackberries and earthy spices. The long, sleek tannins wrap around the palate while the gentle arch of acidity delivers a solid finish. (2025)"

91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Morey-Saint-Denis Les Loups 1er Cru contains around 40% whole bunch this year, coming from deeper soils that are more clayey than those for the Village Cru. This is very well defined on the nose, with brambly red fruit and briar unfolding with each swirl yet remaining very controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Quite sweet on the mid-palate with just a hint of dark chocolate, this is actually quite understated on the finish. Give it a couple of years once bottled. Drink: 2027-2038. (Jan 2025)"

90-92 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from the 1ers La Riotte, Les Blanchards and Le Village; 50% whole cluster). Enough wood to notice frames the spicier and slightly riper liqueur-like aromas of black cherry, violet and rose petal. Once again the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is exceptionally rich, seductive and caressing that display focused power on the solidly long finish. This is plush to the point of being almost creamy yet there is sufficient structure to warrant 6 to 10 years of keeping. Drink: 2030+. (Jan 2025)"