2019 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes

A fresh, crisp and complex Chardonnay from a long-established Burgundy wine family. Supremely good and supremely rare.

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Saint-Aubin is a commune within the Cote de Beaune region of Burgundy. Around 75% of the wine made there is Chardonnay, with the other 25% made up of Pinot Noir; Pinot Blanc is permitted in the white wines, although it is rarely added. While Saint-Aubin is not as illustrious as some of its neighbours, such as Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, it can still produce some amazing wines.

There are 20 premiers crus sites in Saint-Aubin, and the Lamy family farm 2.4 hectares of the Les Frionnes vineyard, planted in 1935, 1960 and 1985. The Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes shows hints of citrus and white stone fruits, with bright acidity and a medium to full body. Let it rest for a few years before drinking.

92 Points - "The 2019 Saint-Aubin Les Frionnes 1er Cru has a very taut, Puligny-like nose with wet limestone and flinty aromas accompanying the Granny Smith apples. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity, superb salinity with a vibrant, animated finish that feels reassuringly persistent. Pure class." - 92-94 points, Neal Martin (vinous.com)

91 Points - "The 2019 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Frionnes is showing especially well, unfurling in the glass with hints of citrus pith, white flowers, crisp green apple and mandarin. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, it's saline and penetrating, with a bright spine of acidity. This will be well worth seeking out." - 91-93 points, William Kelley (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate)

Lamy has 2.4-hectares in the 1er Cru Les Frionnes, with vines planted in 1935, 1960 and 1985. It’s a southeast-facing site with old, decomposed limestone/clay soils and a plethora of small rocks in the topsoil. The vines are adjacent to the Derrière chez Edouard, but this is a slightly warmer site and is therefore picked earlier. Frionnes gives both pulpy fruit and vibrant, saline freshness along with a compact, rocky close. As you can see from the notes below, the 2019 is a superb example.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Reviewed By The Wine Advocate
Critic Score 92
91
Alcohol 13%
Size 15
Vintage 2019
Closure Cork

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