Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Hubert Lamy |
Label Name: | St Aubin 1er Derriere Chez Edouard |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Critic scores include Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93–95/100; Vinous (Neal Martin) ~94/100; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) ~96/100; Burghound (Allen Meadows) 91–94/100; listed by merchants (Berry Bros, KL Wines) with similar high scores
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with wet stone, citrus rind, quince, white flowers, pear and apricot; saline, racy acidity, chalky texture and a long, precise finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster/grilled shellfish, beurre blanc, creamy pasta, goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed black cod, delicate tempura, steamed fish with ginger and scallion, Thai coconut fish curry (milder).
Production Method
Hand-harvested; gentle pressing; cool, slow fermentations; aged ~18 months in 300L–600L barrels (0–10% new oak); low-intervention, high-density plantings for the 'Haute Densité' lots.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Hubert Lamy, founded by Hubert Lamy and run by Olivier Lamy, is a respected Saint-Aubin domaine (~18+ ha) focusing on precise, mineral-driven Burgundian Chardonnay using sustainable/organic practices.