Domaine Hubert Lamy : Saint-Aubin 1er cru "En Remilly" 2020

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly" 2020 Domaine Hubert Lamy

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a bright pale yellow hue, enhanced by delicate golden highlights.

Nose
Of great purity, the nose expresses a remarkable mineral freshness. It opens with aromas of white fruit and lemon, enriched by nuances of mint, candied citrus and subtle buttery touches.

Palate
On the palate, this wine offers a texture that is both supple, delicate and refined. Carried by fine tension and vibrant acidity, it stands out for its crystalline freshness. The minerality asserts itself with notes of wet stone and a saline edge, extending into a persistent and impressive finish.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood and shellfish. It will beautifully enhance fresh oysters, a scallop carpaccio or clam pasta. Its elegant structure also pairs perfectly with delicate grilled fish as well as tender white poultry.

Service and storage

Boasting excellent aging potential, the Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly" 2020 can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2032.

Other characteristics

Produced in France, this dry white wine stands out for its perfect balance between fruit ripeness and well-preserved natural acidity.

The mineral purity of a great Saint-Aubin wine by Domaine Hubert Lamy

The estate

Founded in 1973 by Hubert Lamy, Domaine Hubert Lamy is an essential reference in Burgundy. Now run by his son Olivier Lamy, supported by his wife Karine, the estate spans 18.5 hectares. Olivier has profoundly transformed the domaine since his arrival in the late 1990s, notably by favoring Chardonnay and introducing innovative practices such as very high-density planting. Renowned for its meticulous approach and minimalist winemaking, the estate produces wines of exceptional precision.

The vineyard

The "En Remilly" climat is considered one of the most prestigious premiers crus of Saint-Aubin, ideally located in the extension of the famous grands crus of the Montrachet hill. South-facing, the vines cultivated by the estate cover two hectares and were planted in 1989. They thrive on rocky soils composed of fine, hard limestone, covered with a thin layer of clay. The vineyard is farmed according to sustainable practices, without herbicides, with regular soil work and Guyot Poussard pruning to preserve the longevity of the vines.

The vintage

The year 2020 was characterized by particularly hot and dry weather conditions, with sunshine levels 25% above usual averages. This weather led to a historic early growing cycle, resulting in very early harvests. Despite this heat, the grapes harvested retained a superb balance between sugar concentration and acidity.

Winemaking and aging

For this Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "En Remilly" 2020, the harvest was carried out entirely by hand on August 27. The bunches underwent a gentle, extended pneumatic pressing of about two and a half hours, without prior crushing. The must, cooled to 12°C, was directly transferred into barrels without settling in order to preserve maximum lees. Fermentation took place using indigenous yeasts. Due to the richness and warmth of the vintage, no new barrels were used. Aging continued for 12 months, without any pumping over or lees stirring, in order to preserve the wine's brightness and minerality.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay