Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2017

En Remilly is one of Lamy’s prestige terroirs, sitting as it does above the Côte de Beaune’s Grand Cru vineyards, and produces one of his finest and most sought-after wines. It is priced accordingly but still very fair for a 1er Cru of this class. Lamy has two hectares in this vineyard, planted in 1989 and farms two distinct parcels that sit just above the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru. One of these parcels is close to his Clos de la Chatenière vineyard and is a warmer terroir on a loosely knit mix of clay and limestone. The second is a far rockier site on pretty much pure limestone, directly adjacent to Chevalier. This latter parcel brings a cutting tension to the former’s fleshy, layered fruit. The 2017 was partially raised in Stockinger, and the sample drawn from this demi-muid adds cut and sap to the more opulent François Frères. In reference to Martin’s notes, yes, Lamy has nailed this cuvée once again.

“The 2017 Saint-Aubin En Remilly 1er Cru comes courtesy of 2.02ha of vine planted in 1989. There is a sense of completeness on the nose here: wonderful wet limestone and oyster shell notes, plenty of fruit and concentration. The palate is well balanced with a fresh opening, very saline in the mouth with a vibrant and sustained finish. This is a "killer" En Remilly.” 92-94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

“Outstanding Top Value. An overtly citrus-inflected nose is ripe and fresh with its vaguely exotic aromas of white peach and passion fruit. The beautifully textured and again well-concentrated flavors display obvious minerality before concluding in a lemony and bone dry finale. This should drink well young if that's your preference.” 91-93 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound, Issue 75