Hubert Lamy Saint Aubin Clos de la Chateniere 1er Cru 2017 (750ML)

91-93 WA / 91-93 VM / 16.5 JR

Notes of light reduction frame aromas of crisp green apple, dried white flowers and citrus oil, introducing the 2017 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Clos de la Chatenière, a medium to full-bodied, satiny textured wine with a tangy line of acidity and a pure, searingly mineral finish. Lamy adds the fruit from his young vines in this parcel to his Bourgogne, so this is effectively an old-vine cuvée. WK – The Wine Advocate

The 2017 Saint-Aubin Clos de la Chatenière 1er Cru comes from 1.25 hectares of vine planted in 1964. This is more primal and reduced on the nose making it difficult to read at the time of my visit. The palate is one of the most powerful from Lamy this year, impressive in terms of white with flecks of ginger on the finish. This will be difficult to resist once in bottle. Neal Martin – Vinous Media

This seems more complex because there is more evident oak influence and a hint of struck-match. The texture and the barrel influence has moderated the acidity here, giving better balance than on the other Lamy St-Aubins just tasted. Tight, bright and harmonious. (JH) Jancis Robinson.com