Henri Prudhon & Fils
En Remilly Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay
Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
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.
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.
This chard feels almost like a meal itself. It’s rich and round and very full bodied. Delish.
This chard feels almost like a meal itself. It’s rich and round and very full bodied. Delish.
2 people found it helpfulJul 31st, 2018
Someone's harvested candy corn above Chevalier. Showing really well, but maybe a touch too evolved for hopes of a bright and fresh future? Great acid today. Totally delish.
Someone's harvested candy corn above Chevalier. Showing really well, but maybe a touch too evolved for hopes of a bright and fresh future? Great acid today. Totally delish.
Apr 16th, 2015
Saint-Aubin super grin!
Saint-Aubin super grin!
May 11th, 2014
This old-schooler is a giant-killer
This old-schooler is a giant-killer
May 9th, 2013Minerality defined. Great precision. One of my favorites.
Minerality defined. Great precision. One of my favorites.
Feb 19th, 2013Round and full but not loud. Very pretty. Getting better with time.
Round and full but not loud. Very pretty. Getting better with time.
Sep 4th, 202035 year old vines. Little oak. A gentler kinder burg. Minerality.
35 year old vines. Little oak. A gentler kinder burg. Minerality.
Oct 26th, 2015
A wine that is starting to show interesting aromas. 1 year ago the acidity was too pronounced now the wine has gained a certain balance. Notes of lemon and white flowers on the nose, a nice, slightly buttery weight in the mouth, honey and white flowers. Nice tension. Not yet at its peak. For the price it's tops.
A wine that is starting to show interesting aromas. 1 year ago the acidity was too pronounced now the wine has gained a certain balance. Notes of lemon and white flowers on the nose, a nice, slightly buttery weight in the mouth, honey and white flowers. Nice tension. Not yet at its peak. For the price it's tops.
Apr 30th, 2020