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
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14
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).
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.
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