Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derriere chez Edouard VV Rouge 2022

This has long been one of Olivier Lamy’s finest reds. It comes from just under a hectare of vines on the lower slope of Derrière chez Edouard, where the soils have more clay and have historically been planted to Pinot. In fact, the vines here are over 50 years old and give very small, ripe and intensely flavoured bunches that produce a deep, layered wine. The 2022 is a beauty, with sweet fruit suggesting macerated strawberry and blackcurrant, again complemented by sweet spice. It has the same linear texture we find in the whites; however, there is an ethereal finesse across the palate that is all its own.

“Also a large scale to this aroma – but in this case with extra floral perfume – fine freshness too. Plenty of volume in the mouth, and with a little extra creamy depth to this fruit flavour – I like this flavour even more than that of the Goujonne. Also great but you can drink this earlier than the Goujonne…” Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report

“The 2022 Saint-Aubin Derrière Chez Edouard 1er Cru (Rouge) comes from 50- to 60-year-old vines that produce smaller berries. This has an exquisite bouquet with wild strawberry, crushed stone and wild hedgerow. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins. The stems impart noticeable pepperiness that defines the finish at the moment. Give this time in bottle.” 92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

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