Hubert Lamy
Les Frionnes Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay
Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Just makes 92.
The texture is oily, gorgeous & luscious. Cream, lemon, lime, green apple, white stone fruits, beautiful chalkiness, lanolin, river stone, flinty notes, grey volcanics, sea fossils, yellow lilies, seems to show a little more used oak, excellent acidity and smartly polished.
Still surprised how Lamy generally continues to fly under the radar for the most part.
Just makes 92.
The texture is oily, gorgeous & luscious. Cream, lemon, lime, green apple, white stone fruits, beautiful chalkiness, lanolin, river stone, flinty notes, grey volcanics, sea fossils, yellow lilies, seems to show a little more used oak, excellent acidity and smartly polished.
Still surprised how Lamy generally continues to fly under the radar for the most part.
I find myself between scores on this wine, but the reason I’m pushing it to 91 is because it showed better (for my preferred taste) on day two, suggesting more time in the cellar could slightly improve this. To me, this is almost totally Chablis like, though it’s just missing a hint of steeliness. Lemon oil, honeysuckle, and crushed rocks on the nose. Day 1 showed razor sharp acidity...electric like. Day 2 it became a touch more rounded. My first remark about this wine to someone was “it’s like licking fresh squeezed lemon juice off of limestone”. Tart, vibrant and definitely best with food. Day 2 added some stone fruits and a touch more sweetness to the finish. My thanks to @David T for introducing me to this producer, who I’m starting to hear about more and more often.
I find myself between scores on this wine, but the reason I’m pushing it to 91 is because it showed better (for my preferred taste) on day two, suggesting more time in the cellar could slightly improve this. To me, this is almost totally Chablis like, though it’s just missing a hint of steeliness. Lemon oil, honeysuckle, and crushed rocks on the nose. Day 1 showed razor sharp acidity...electric like. Day 2 it became a touch more rounded. My first remark about this wine to someone was “it’s like licking fresh squeezed lemon juice off of limestone”. Tart, vibrant and definitely best with food. Day 2 added some stone fruits and a touch more sweetness to the finish. My thanks to @David T for introducing me to this producer, who I’m starting to hear about more and more often.
May 10th, 2020
If you like your white burgundy crisp fresh and mineral this is your wine. Lovely minerality with crushed stones , citrus and lime. Medium body, crisp and fresh with an elegant finish. My score 89, drink to 2023
If you like your white burgundy crisp fresh and mineral this is your wine. Lovely minerality with crushed stones , citrus and lime. Medium body, crisp and fresh with an elegant finish. My score 89, drink to 2023
Jul 25th, 2019A rare treat at Per Se last weekend.
A rare treat at Per Se last weekend.
Nov 24th, 2018Nice little wine, probably the leanest white burgs I’ve had from 15. Acacia, white grapefruit, lemon, lemon pith, wet stones, flint and a hint of nuttiness. Pretty lean and tight on the palate. Finish pulls up a bit short and a touch bitter. Revisit in a year or two
Nice little wine, probably the leanest white burgs I’ve had from 15. Acacia, white grapefruit, lemon, lemon pith, wet stones, flint and a hint of nuttiness. Pretty lean and tight on the palate. Finish pulls up a bit short and a touch bitter. Revisit in a year or two
Jan 7th, 2018
Acid lasers shooting out of your glass
Acid lasers shooting out of your glass
Nov 15th, 2017Delicious starting to open up and show it's true potential, light citrus, lots of crushed stones, mineral, a hidden hint of litchi and grapefruit, medium body, creamy yet highly vibrant with crisp mineral acidity, long delicious fresh finish. I have to be strong and wait a bit longer it will pay off no doubt. My score 88 (with a clear 90 potential) , drink to 2022
Delicious starting to open up and show it's true potential, light citrus, lots of crushed stones, mineral, a hidden hint of litchi and grapefruit, medium body, creamy yet highly vibrant with crisp mineral acidity, long delicious fresh finish. I have to be strong and wait a bit longer it will pay off no doubt. My score 88 (with a clear 90 potential) , drink to 2022
Jul 13th, 2017My fav white of La Paulee SF in 2018 and one of least expensive! Fruit and acid in perfect balance. Lean enough I could drink a bottle in 20 mins 😋
My fav white of La Paulee SF in 2018 and one of least expensive! Fruit and acid in perfect balance. Lean enough I could drink a bottle in 20 mins 😋
1 person found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2018
Yum, so good, so fresh. Young vintage?? Wait, what? 2004!!
Yum, so good, so fresh. Young vintage?? Wait, what? 2004!!
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 20152011, very fresh lovely white , light gold color, mineral nose with notes of oak, butter, cream, lime stone, citrus, medium body, with crisp acidity, very fresh finish. Lovely. My score 89. Drink to 2020
2011, very fresh lovely white , light gold color, mineral nose with notes of oak, butter, cream, lime stone, citrus, medium body, with crisp acidity, very fresh finish. Lovely. My score 89. Drink to 2020
1 person found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2015