2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Classification Premier Cru
Region Derriere Chez Edouard
Production Details Aged in oak barrels; recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow and clear, with floral and fruit aromas, hazelnut and flint; dense and fresh, with a rich, silky texture, concentrated fruit, chalk and candied lemon on the finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Derriere Chez Edouard
Vine Age Planted in 2000
Fermentation Vessels 300 L barrels and 600 L demi-muids aged 1–5 years
Pressing Method Gently Pressed In A Pneumatic Press
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Casein
Production Details After light settling, controlled-temperature alcoholic fermentation in a cold cellar could last up to 90 days. The wine was lightly stirred on its lees, underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, was racked in August, fined with casein and lightly filtered with Kieselguhr. Sulfur-dioxide additions were analysis-led, and bottling followed 12–18 months of maturation.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Derriere Chez Edouard
Vine Age Planted in 2000
Fermentation Vessels 300 L barrels and 600 L demi-muids aged 1–5 years
Pressing Method Gently Pressed In A Pneumatic Press
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Fining Agents Casein
Production Details After light settling, controlled-temperature alcoholic fermentation in a cold cellar could last up to 90 days. The wine was lightly stirred on its lees, underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, was racked in August, fined with casein and lightly filtered with Kieselguhr. Sulfur-dioxide additions were analysis-led, and bottling followed 12–18 months of maturation.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Classification Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
Region Derriere Chez Edouard
Production Details The high-density parcel was planted at 30,000 vines/ha, with approximately 30 cm between trunks, and was worked by hand.
Tasting Notes Wine Advocate (December 2014): intense, stony and mineral-driven, with a crisp, energetic palate, marked tension and a long finish. Burghound (June 2015): white orchard fruit, red grapefruit, flowers, pronounced minerality, dry extract, firm acidity and a persistent finish. Vinous (September 2015): ripe peach and mineral dust, with a plush yet energetic palate and a tight, long peach-accented finish.
Critics Ratings 92
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Producer Information
Website
Address
6 rue du Paradis, 21190 Saint-Aubin, France (mailing: 20 rue des Lavieres, 21190 Saint-Aubin, France)
Phone
+33 3 80 21 32 55
Owner
Olivier Lamy and Karine Lamy
Cellarmaster
Olivier Lamy