Domaine Hubert Lamy - Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Derrière Chez Edouard 'Haute Densité'" 2022 (750ml)
Price: $1069.99
| Producer | Domaine Hubert Lamy |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 203786 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Hubert Lamy Description
Olivier has gained tremendous experience working in the vineyards and adapts his knowledge to how he plants, cares for, and treats his vines. Saint-Aubin is a great white Burgundy appellation to watch. In an ever-changing world, the cooler climate of Saint-Aubin, with its large combe and valley that brings in cool air from the western forested hills, keeps this area fresher compared to the great appellations that house most of the famous Grand Crus.
Among Olivier’s exciting philosophies is the planting of high-density (haute densité) vineyards, which he believes allows them to capture more from their terroir. The first vineyard planted this way in 2000 was the top part of the Saint-Aubin 1er Cru “Derrière Chez Edouard,” with the planting of 28,000 and later 30,000 vines per hectare—three times the normal planting density, effectively requiring three times the work to produce the same amount of wine. Not surprisingly, the result is overwhelming, and this wine has enormous depth and dimension.
While the backbone of this fine domaine is the stunning wines from Saint-Aubin, the jewel in the crown is its tiny holding in Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet, located just above the vines of Leroy’s Domaine d’Auvenay.
Olivier’s wines are classic, refined, pure, and mineral, and each one reflects its respective terroir.
From a micro-parcel about 0.10 ha (0.25 ac) that was planted at exceptionally high density (28,000-30,000/ha which is about x3 the usual density) in 2004 above the village of Saint-Aubin, seated in the upper section of a southeast-facing, steep slope with shallow, stony clay soil over white marl.
Wine Advocate: 97 Points
Lamy produced seven barrels of the 2022 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité from this parcel at the top of the slope, planted at densities of up to 30,000 vines per hectare. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, peach and sweet citrus oil mingled with notions of honeycomb, white flowers and toasty reduction, it's medium to full-bodied, dense and layered, with huge reserves of concentration and structuring dry extract, bright animating acids and a long, electric finish. This is another masterpiece from Olivier Lamy.
Vinous: 94 Points
The 2022 Saint-Aubin Derrière Chez Edouard "Haut Densité" ler Cru has a fresh but tightly wound nose featuring hints of flint, shucked oyster shell and grassy meadow. The palate is beautifully balanced, vibrant, poised and focused, with a silver thread of acidity and just a slight honeyed note right on the finish. This is excellent.
Burghound: 93 Points
Moderate wood influence is present on the exuberantly floral-infused aromas of the essence of pear, citrus rind, and wet stone. The succulent, delicious and tautly muscular flavors flash evident minerality on the impressively persistent finish that is quite dry, moderately austere and solidly powerful. This decidedly compact effort is also very much built-to-age and a wine that's going to need a minimum of 5 to 7 years first.
