Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Sur Gamay" 2020
Voluptuous
As VOLUPTUOUS as the iconic Marilyn Monroe, these heavier whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit and most also feature the added flavor complexity of new oak. Almost all of these opulent wines are quite dry and fermented in oak barrels, but a handful are lusciously sweet late-harvested dessert wines.
Chardonnay
SKU: JBCHSG2076
With its prestigious Premiers Crus, Saint-Aubin in the Côte de Beaune holds a place among the great wines; no doubt the select ‘Côte des Blancs' coterie will soon be expanding to four. The vines are mainly planted on the right flank of the broad combe which meanders towards La Rochepot. The appellation area is spread over two different massifs: one, the Montagne de Savoie, which ends the Côte d'Or and the other with the mountain of Ban which is perpendicular. This second slope houses the climate "Sur Gamay", located near the appellation of Puligny-Montrachet. The slope is strong and the vine is oriented to the east. The climate is called "Gamay", causing some confusion with the variety of the same name, because the plot is located above the hamlet called Gamay (part of Saint-Aubin). The plot is also called "Sous Roche Dumay" which is close to the climate "Les Murgers des Dents de Chien".
The color is pale yellow and the racy nose will seduce you with its delicate aromas of fresh hazelnuts and citrus fruits associated with some toasted notes. On the palate, the wine is chiseled and very well balanced. A "caressing" finish!
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Aging: 12 Months 43% New toasted French oak
Bottles produced: 2,100
Ageing potential: 7 to 12 years
Harvest Date: Aug. 26, 2020
Aging: 12 Months 43% New toasted French oak
Bottles produced: 2,100
Ageing potential: 7 to 12 years
Mussels Mouclade, Light Cheeses, Cream Sauce, Pesto Sauce