Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is my first experience w/ this producer. Reading…a family Domaine that started farming in 49 and made their first wines in 1980 if my short-term memory still works. Built it into 11 Hectares, which is fairly big in Burgundy and certainly so for a family Domaine.

This is one of my favorite vineyards. Particularly fond of Hubert Lamy’s work in this vineyard. The exception was 23, which I felt was too lean. I don’t buy Lamy anymore as when I first started buying it, it was around $50. Now, $160 for their 22. I bought my last two bottles in 22.

This 23 was a much better value at $59.

The nose is bursting w/ expression. Green apple, lime pulp w/ rind, Meyer lemon to meringue pie, kiwi, white stone fruit-peaches/nectarines, pineapple, green melons, honeysuckle, notes of butterscotch, touch of dry to moist herbs, some fresh mint leaves, frothed cream, saline, dry chalky powder to bits, understated white spice, volcanic minerals, dry limestone, yellow lilies, blooming jasmine with greens.

The palate is ripe, lush & cool stream like. Green apple, lime pulp w/ rind, Meyer lemon to meringue pie, kiwi, grapefruit, white stone fruit-peaches/nectarines, pineapple, green melons, honeysuckle, notes of butterscotch, some caramel, touch of dry to moist herbs, some fresh mint leaves, dry stem/twig, frothed cream, saline, dry to slightly dry chalky powder, white spice w/ just a touch of palate heat, volcanic minerals, dry limestone marl to powder, yellow lilies, blooming jasmine with greens, excellent to near perfect acidity, well balanced-structured, mid tension with an elegant finish that lasts nearly two-minutes and lands on volcanics & chalk powder.

I bought more when I finished my notes. This will improve a point in the next 3-5 yrs. In today’s white burgundy world, this at $59 is kind of a steal. 23 whites shining & over 22, which I love as well. — a day ago

Matthew Cohen

9.5

Still one of the great alt whites in the world.

N: swirling white and yellow flowers. Almost an echo of tropical fruit.

P: delicious. Clean. Balanced. Juicy. Liquid yellow flowers. Some crunch. Mountain steam. Amazing elegance.

9.5-9.6. Sick value at this price.

Fass selections — 7 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2018 vintage. Golden. 5.15.26. — 8 days ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Initially tannic but this is full bodied and lush as it opened up — 4 months ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.7

ruby red color, bright notes of ripe blackberry - great with duck — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2020 vintage. Last tasted 01.09.25 (9.3) and 01.24.24 (9.3). Featuring less acidity than last two visits. Still nice but not as nice. Maybe an outlier bottle? 9.26.25. — 8 months ago

romo

9.1

Called Chenin. Nutty and advanced for 16. - at Mike’s. — a month ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

Rather beefy and blunt, but no major flaws — 6 months ago

with Sarah

Sally Neal

9.1

Delicious. A Friday afternoon with friends — 6 months ago

Carolyn Verheyen

9.3

Earthy Pinot with forest floor notes and cherry or cranberry flavors. Nice balance. — 8 months ago