Hubert Lamy

Les Frionnes Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.1126 ratings
9.237 pro ratings
Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

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.

May 30th, 2021
Shay A
9.1

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
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

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, 2019
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.1

A rare treat at Per Se last weekend.

A rare treat at Per Se last weekend.

Nov 24th, 2018
Scott Taddeo

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

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
Doug Kahn

Acid lasers shooting out of your glass

Acid lasers shooting out of your glass

Nov 15th, 2017
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

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

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, 2017
Scott Wren

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 😋

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
Damien Lehoux

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, 2015
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.9

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

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