A great hillside white signed by Olivier Lamy, taut and saline, from a high-altitude terroir reminiscent of Puligny-Montrachet.
đź“‹ Characteristics
• Appellation: Saint-Aubin 1er Cru AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2018
• Certification: Organic farming (not certified)
• Terroir: Climat “Les Murgers des Dents de Chien,” east-facing, very shallow, highly calcareous soils located above Montrachet
• Vinification & Ageing: Slow pressing, fermentation in oak barrels (about 20% new), extended ageing on fine lees without bâtonnage, bottled without fining or filtration
• Alcohol: 13% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Bright pale yellow with green reflections
• Nose: Yellow lemon, oyster shell, fresh hazelnut, white flowers
• Palate: Sharp and precise, chalky texture, with beautiful density
• Finish: Long, saline and vertical, driven by incisive minerality
🍴 Food Pairings
• 🦞 Scallop carpaccio with citrus oil
• 🥩 Poached poultry with light white wine cream sauce
• 🍣 Royal sea bream sashimi
• 🧀 Sheep’s milk tomme, fresh cheese
đź«— Serving Advice
• Serving temperature: 11-12°C
• Decanting: Recommended 1 hour
• Ideal opening time: 1 to 2 hours before tasting
đź—“ Cellaring Potential
Ready to drink now or to keep until 2032.
🏰 About the Domaine
Led by Olivier Lamy, Domaine Hubert Lamy stands as an absolute reference for lovers of taut and expressive white wines. On the emblematic high-altitude terroir “Les Murgers des Dents de Chien,” perched above Montrachet, the domaine crafts a sharp, pure, and deeply mineral Chardonnay. A virtuosic interpretation of a spectacular terroir.