Wines Saint-Aubin Domaine Hubert Lamy - Saint-Aubin La Princée - 2019

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Domaine Hubert Lamy’s Saint-Aubin La Princée 2019 is a white Burgundy hailing from one of the region’s finest, yet somewhat underappreciated appellations. This cuvée showcases Chardonnay in its purest, most elegant form. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm growing season, allowing for beautifully ripe fruit while maintaining the freshness characteristic of great white Burgundies. The vines are typically grown on limestone-rich soils, imparting a distinctive minerality to the wine. Ageing is usually carried out in oak barrels, with careful use of new oak to avoid overpowering the delicate fruit expression. Saint-Aubin La Princée is often celebrated for its crystalline precision, combining zesty citrus, orchard fruit, a touch of floral notes, and a lingering chalky finish.

The Côte de Beaune, particularly Saint-Aubin, is revered for producing Chardonnays of remarkable finesse. The region’s terroir is heavily influenced by its limestone and marl soils, contributing to the wines’ vibrant acidity and minerality. The climate here is continental, with warm summers and cool evenings, ensuring gradual ripening and complex aromatics. Historically, Saint-Aubin was overshadowed by its prominent neighbours Chassagne- and Puligny-Montrachet, yet in recent decades, it has steadily risen to acclaim, with growers like Hubert Lamy at the forefront, elevating the quality and international reputation of the appellation.

For food pairings, this wine’s structure and liveliness make it exceptionally versatile. It would beautifully complement classic Burgundian dishes such as poulet à la crème, escargots in garlic butter, or a delicate quenelle de brochet. Its mineral and citrus-driven profile also shines alongside seafood like oysters, scallops, or grilled prawns, and it will hold its own against goat’s cheese or a firm fromage Comté.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this wine chilled, ideally between 10 and 12°C. Decanting for a brief period may help reveal its aromatic complexity, especially in its youth. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for a few more years to allow additional layers to develop.