Bourgogne Blanc Les Chataigniers 2021

Intro: This 2021 “Les Châtaigniers” from Domaine Hubert Lamy represents an excellent value white Burgundy from a highly respected producer in Saint Aubin. The vines for “Les Châtaigniers” are located high on the Finage de Saint Aubin, on upper slopes just beyond some of the better known appellations. The fruit benefits from limestone/calcareous soils and cool altitude. According to one source, about 50% of the juice in the 2021 vintage was from declassified later press fractions from higher rated terroirs (i.e., 1er Cru parcels). The domaine uses very little new oak for this cuvée (often 0-15% new, or large format old barrels) to preserve minerality and terroir expression.

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Hubert Lamy

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Aging: Approximately 18-24 months in older French oak barrels

ABV: 13% || Decant: 15-30 minutes || Serving Temp: 10-12°C

Pairing: Light seafood (such as scallops, sole, or sea bass) with lemon butter or parsley almond sauce; poultry (free range chicken or Guinea fowl) in a light cream or herb sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2021 Bourgogne Blanc Les Châtaigniers, Hubert Lamy shows a pale golden lemon hue. The nose reveals white flowers, lemon zest, green apple, toasted nut, and subtle flinty minerality. Medium bodied with crisp, refined acidity, citrus and apple fruit, and a chalky, saline texture. The finish is long, precise, and lightly creamy from lees and old oak; fresh now but capable of graceful evolution