Domaine Hubert Lamy : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Chaumées" 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chaumées" 2023 Domaine Hubert Lamy

Tasting

Colour
White in colour, this wine reveals a pale lemon hue typical of wines from its region.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with a lovely citrus freshness, blending notes of white stone fruit and lemon zest. Subtle floral and herbaceous touches intertwine with a pronounced mineral and saline dimension.

Palate
Medium-bodied, the palate stands out for its elegant balance and remarkable precision. Crystalline acidity structures the whole, leading to a long finish where savoury chalky and mineral notes linger.

Food and Wine Pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, such as oysters and shellfish like lobster or langoustine, as well as grilled fish or fish in butter sauce. It also perfectly complements poultry in cream sauce, traditional Burgundian dishes, and aged hard cheeses or blue cheeses such as Roquefort.

Service and Storage

This Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chaumées" 2023 boasts a fine structure that will allow it to develop beautifully with further cellar ageing.

The Pure, Mineral Expression of a White Burgundy by Domaine Hubert Lamy

The Estate

Founded in 1973 by Hubert Lamy, Domaine Hubert Lamy is located in Saint-Aubin, at the heart of Burgundy, France. This 18.5-hectare estate is now run by his son, Olivier Lamy, alongside his wife Karine. Renowned for his meticulous approach, the current owner has established the estate as one of the region's benchmarks. The domaine is distinguished by its bold experimentation, such as very high-density plantings, aimed at expressing the quintessence and minerality of its limestone terroirs.

The Vineyard

This wine comes from the "Les Chaumées" climat, located on the upper slopes of the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation. This elevated position favours a later ripening of the grapes, preserving lovely acidity. The vines thrive on shallow, light, very stony soils with a predominantly limestone base, benefiting from an ideal south and south-east exposure.

The Vintage

The year 2023 began with a warm, dry winter and early spring, followed by welcome rains in March that favoured optimal flowering. After a stormy June and a mild end of summer, an unusual heatwave in September accelerated ripening. These conditions allowed for an early harvest, yielding grapes of fine quality that combined richness with great freshness.

Winemaking and Aging

For this Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Chaumées" 2023, the grapes are gently pressed using a pneumatic press. After light settling, fermentation begins with indigenous yeasts in large-format barrels. It proceeds slowly, at a low temperature, in a cellar dedicated specifically to white wines. Ageing then continues on the lees in barrels for around twenty-four months, before finishing with a further six months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay