2016 St Aubin, Les Murgers des Dents de Chien, 1er Cru, Domaine Hubert Lamy, Burgundy

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Ready - at best (Drink 2019 - 2030)
Neal Martin MW
89-91/100
Product: 20168014056

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2016 St Aubin, Les Murgers des Dents de Chien, 1er Cru, Domaine Hubert Lamy, Burgundy

Description

Of Olivier’s vineyards, this is the closest to PulignyMontrachet, in this case the Premier Cru Champ Gain. Olivier started picking on 16th September, quite a bit earlier than his neighbours, but his work in the vineyards means he gets phenolic ripeness earlier. The resulting wine is another sleeper; there’s a steely tension to the wine that should be allowed to resolve itself, and the aromatics will blossom. Drink 2021-2027. Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer

There have been Lamys growing vines in St Aubin since 1640 – today the domaine is run by Olivier Lamy in succession to his father Hubert. Olivier ceased supplying négociants in 1997, grubbing up and selling off peripheral vines, keeping only the best and oldest sites. He has been experimenting with different planting densities in a quest to capture an even greater expression of terroir. Every single one of Olivier Lamy’s vineyards in St Aubin was completely frosted; only Santenay escaped. In a strange way, this was a benefit because, when the vines began to re-flower, they did so all at the same time and there was an homogeneity of growth and maturity. Furthermore, without two differently maturing sets of grapes to contend with, the crop made up the two-week delay imposed by the frost and Olivier was able to start harvesting in Santenay on 15th September, finishing his Bourgogne Blanc from his highest vineyards in St Aubin 10 days later. Olivier suggests the style is like a lighter version of 2014. Overall his production is down about one third.
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Maturity Ready - at best (2019 - 2030)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Domaine Hubert Lamy

Critics reviews

Neal Martin MW 89-91/100
The 2016 St Aubin 1er Cru les Murgers des Dents de Chien was showing more reduction on the nose compared to its fellow premier crus. The palate is open for business, adorned with cooking apple and fresh pear notes, moderate weight in the mouth, though I was just seeking a tad more tension on the finish compared to the previous two vintages and indeed, the 2015 Clos de la Chatenniere.Neil Martin - 29/12/2017
Neal Martin MW, (Dec 2017)

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
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Domaine Hubert Lamy

There have been Lamys growing vines in St-Aubin since 1640 - today it is run by Olivier Lamy. Olivier is representative of a new breed of Burgundian grower keen to progress. He worked at Méo-Camuzet before taking over in 1996 from father Hubert. Olivier ceased supplying négociants in 1997, grubbing up and selling off peripheral vines, keeping only the best and oldest sites. Currently he is experimenting with different planting densities in a quest to capture even greater expression of terroir.
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