Hubert Lamy
Les Chataigners Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Riper and rounder than the 18’. Salinity and acidity still off the charts. Nice, but not magic.
Riper and rounder than the 18’. Salinity and acidity still off the charts. Nice, but not magic.
Nov 4th, 2022Bwah! What can I say? Olivier just makes wines that I’m incredibly fond of and this was no exception. For me, the Lamy Bourgogne punches assuredly above its weight class (though proper AB comparisons are still in order to validate this). It’s just the detail and intensity that gets to me. Soars in the glass with aromas of citrus, green apple, iodine, and a touch of herbaceous elements. The flavours follow through to the palate with mind-boggling delineation. Pure, bracing, weighty, long, and so so chalky that even the most seasoned of taster might call this a Chablis. Damn it, I need more! I certainly put the entire table onto these wines with this pull - the perfect gateway drug to the world of Lamy.
Bwah! What can I say? Olivier just makes wines that I’m incredibly fond of and this was no exception. For me, the Lamy Bourgogne punches assuredly above its weight class (though proper AB comparisons are still in order to validate this). It’s just the detail and intensity that gets to me. Soars in the glass with aromas of citrus, green apple, iodine, and a touch of herbaceous elements. The flavours follow through to the palate with mind-boggling delineation. Pure, bracing, weighty, long, and so so chalky that even the most seasoned of taster might call this a Chablis. Damn it, I need more! I certainly put the entire table onto these wines with this pull - the perfect gateway drug to the world of Lamy.
Apr 21st, 2022
Thanks to my buddies at crush wines in new york for this gem.
A vintage I love, a price point you can’t beat and a wine that touches all my senses. This is fantastic and for sub $40 it’s tops!!!! Well done again Lamy
Thanks to my buddies at crush wines in new york for this gem.
A vintage I love, a price point you can’t beat and a wine that touches all my senses. This is fantastic and for sub $40 it’s tops!!!! Well done again Lamy
Very poor showing, muddled, wet dog aromatics. I’ve had some gorgeous 2016 Lamy from higher pedigree bottlings but I’d avoid this one
Very poor showing, muddled, wet dog aromatics. I’ve had some gorgeous 2016 Lamy from higher pedigree bottlings but I’d avoid this one
2 people found it helpfulMay 17th, 2020
I had to rescore this entry, as it developed more beauty and intensity as the hours passed. Brilliant green hues and shimmering clarity. The nose is impeccably clean and fresh with wet sea shell, ocean-like salinity, lemon zest and herbs. Initial flavor profile displayed dense lemon curd and honey, but became even brighter and more focused eventually expressing much more savory and pithy characteristics. Key lime and fresh tarragon flavors resonate on the back of the palate framed by very racy minerality. By no means an inexpensive entry-level bottling but a truly superb lieu dit effort that will challenge many a Saint-Aubin 1er cru for quality.
I had to rescore this entry, as it developed more beauty and intensity as the hours passed. Brilliant green hues and shimmering clarity. The nose is impeccably clean and fresh with wet sea shell, ocean-like salinity, lemon zest and herbs. Initial flavor profile displayed dense lemon curd and honey, but became even brighter and more focused eventually expressing much more savory and pithy characteristics. Key lime and fresh tarragon flavors resonate on the back of the palate framed by very racy minerality. By no means an inexpensive entry-level bottling but a truly superb lieu dit effort that will challenge many a Saint-Aubin 1er cru for quality.
2 people found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2019Displaying some serious potential, drank the tiniest bit early
Displaying some serious potential, drank the tiniest bit early
2 people found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Excellent Bourgogne. Tart, lemony, clean and tasty. No detectable oak. My last of 3. All have been very good.
Excellent Bourgogne. Tart, lemony, clean and tasty. No detectable oak. My last of 3. All have been very good.
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2020Graceful, precise, elegant, soft mineral character that carries through. Balanced very nicely for drinking now, but probably even better in 1-2 years. High quality Bourgogne. Worth buying in the $30-40 range for sure.
Graceful, precise, elegant, soft mineral character that carries through. Balanced very nicely for drinking now, but probably even better in 1-2 years. High quality Bourgogne. Worth buying in the $30-40 range for sure.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2020
