Tasting Notes
Like the white from this vineyard, these grapes come from a tiny 0.28-hectare parcel of 50+-year-old vines in the clos itself (see the note on the white for more details on this terroir). The planting density is now 20,000 vines per hectare. The vines are not trimmed but wrapped down (tressage) and yield tiny berries and bunches. Vinified with 80% whole bunches—bringing oodles of perfume, structure and a tapering finish—this is another wonderful Santenay and one that would likely sell for considerably more (and get far higher scores!) if it were located in the Côte de Nuits. Smart buyers won’t hesitate.
“The first wine where I sense the wc – but we have another broad and complex nose. In the mouth too – the extra tannin, not just from the grapes. But energetic flavour here of complexity – and a little extra strict but you don’t have to wait too long, 3-4 years and you will be fine. Extra long and despite the extra tannin, there’s still no grain… Certainly excellent – maybe even better with time…” Bill Nanson, Burgundy Report
“The 2022 Santenay Clos des Gravières Vieilles Vignes has a brisk nose with dark berry fruit, briar and forest floor scents. There's something quite autumnal about the aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with a peppery entry and fine balance. The stems are quite conspicuous toward the finish. Drink this over the next decade. It is very fine.” 90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous
Domaine Hubert Lamy is one of the most highly regarded producers across Burgundy. Situated in the Saint-Aubin appellation, the Domaine is now headed up by Hubert's son, Olivier, who took the reins in 1995. Olivier immediately set about making changes to the Domaine - no more selling fruit to negociants, trimming down under-performing sites, and focusing effort on the vineyards that produced the best fruit.
St Aubin has very rocky, mineral soils and borders the communes of Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet. The best St Aubin vineyards lie very close to the great Grand Crus of these communes (in some cases only a few metres away!) However these sites are typically far steeper and rockier than the vineyards of Chassagne or Puligny and result in whites that are often more racy, zesty, and minerally.
This is the style of wine that Olivier looks for. They are refined and fresh, highlighting the rocky, mineral character of his soils. Yields are kept to a minimum and all fruit is sorted in the cellar before processing. Vinification is traditional and the wines are matured in oak casks (20-30% new) for 12-18 months before light filtration and bottling. Olivier has begun using 600-lt tonneaux, rather than all 225-litre barriques. He feels this protects the purity of the fruit without over-oaking. Today, the majority of Lamy’s production is raised in these larger casks.
Despite their rarefied quality Domaine Hubert Lamy remains one of the finest bargains of the Côte d’Or.
| Product Type | Wine Red Pinot Noir |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Santenay |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |