Domaine Hubert Lamy, St Aubin Rouge 1er Cru, Derriere Chez Edouard, Burgundy France, 2018

Producer Profile

Olivier Lamy is one of the brightest stars in the Côte de Beaune, following in the footsteps of his father Hubert Lamy by joining him at the family Domaine in 1995.

Sadly, Hubert passed away in October 2022 and will be sorely missed. The fine quality of his wines has helped to enhance dramatically the standing of Saint Aubin, where it can now be mentioned in the same breath as its more celebrated neighbouring appellations of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Driven and hardworking, Olivier is one of the first to understand that most of the work has to be done in the vineyard. The signature racy styling with great acidity and length remains to the fore, always punching well above their weight. They will age well due to their fine balance. The reds offer deep, ripe yet well-manicured tannins with good bright, fresh red fruit character alongside.

Viticulture

The Derrière Chez Édouard vineyard is one of Saint-Aubin’s most prestigious Premier Cru sites, renowned for producing elegant and refined wines. Located on well-exposed slopes, the vineyard benefits from a prime position with excellent sun exposure and well-drained calcareous clay soils. These conditions promote slow, even ripening of the grapes, resulting in wines with vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and excellent aging potential.

Winemaking

The grapes are fully destemmed and undergo a 20-day maceration, with extraction techniques adjusted according to the vintage. Aged in barrels that are between one and three years old and bottled after 24 months of aging.

Tasting Note

A rare gem of a wine, the nose offers ripe cherry, forest floor, and subtle vanilla aromas. On the palate, red berries and gentle spice unfold with a smooth, lingering finish.

Food Matching

Herb-crusted lamb chops, soft cheeses like aged Brie or mild Camembert.