2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité 750ml

The 2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité is a revolutionary triumph of Burgundian viticulture. Furthermore, Olivier Lamy has redefined world-class Chardonnay through extreme high-density planting. This rare cuvée delivers concentration and energy that routinely outclasses famous Grand Crus. Consequently, this allocated bottle remains an essential acquisition for elite Burgundy collectors.

Additionally, the 2019 vintage provided ideal warmth balanced by stunning natural tension. Lamy’s ultra-dense vines yielded tiny, thick-skinned berries with immense dry extract. Therefore, this bottle represents an extraordinary fusion of site transparency and viticultural genius.

Terroir & Viticulture

Derrière Chez Edouard is a steep, south-facing Premier Cru hillside in Saint-Aubin. Specifically, the soil consists of exceptionally thin, white limestone topsoil directly over hard bedrock. Olivier Lamy planted this parcel at an astonishing 30,000 vines per hectare. As a result, intense root competition forces the vines to burrow deep into the rock for moisture.

Meanwhile, the high vine density naturally restricts the yield to just two or three small bunches per vine. Lamy works every row manually without heavy machinery to avoid soil compaction. Furthermore, the 2019 harvest saw radiant sunshine and cool night breezes. Thus, the hand-picked fruit arrived with optimum sugar concentration and soaring tartaric acidity.

Vinification & Craftsmanship

In the cellar, Olivier Lamy vinifies with surgical precision and artisan care. First, whole bunches undergo slow, gentle pneumatic pressing over several hours. Spontaneous fermentation begins in neutral 300-liter and 600-liter demi-muids using indigenous yeasts.

Moreover, Lamy avoids new oak flavors to maintain pristine terroir expression. He limits new wood to less than 10% and strictly excludes bâtonnage. The wine matures undisturbed on fine lees for up to 24 months. Finally, the wine is bottled by gravity without fining or heavy filtration to safeguard its nervous energy.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, the wine displays a shimmering pale yellow hue with vivid green highlights. Immediately, the nose opens with aromas of lemon oil, white peach, and fresh lime blossom. In addition, intense notes of struck match, wet crushed limestone, and pulverized river stones emerge with air.

On the palate, the wine delivers colossal dry extract, razor-sharp velocity, and weightless power. An electric laser of limestone acidity drives cleanly through the dense citrus core. Meanwhile, a profound chalky grip defines the mid-palate. Consequently, the finish reverberates with extraordinary length and intense saline minerality.

Technical Specifications

• Producer: Domaine Hubert Lamy
• Winemaker: Olivier Lamy
• Appellation: Saint-Aubin 1er Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Climat: Derrière Chez Edouard
• Planting Density: Haute Densité (~30,000 vines/ha)
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2019
• Maturation: ~24 months in neutral demi-muids (<10% new oak)
• Alcohol: ~13.5% ABV
• Volume: 750ml

Service & Cellar Potential

Serve this monumental white Burgundy between 11°C–13°C (52°F–55°F) in large Burgundy stemware. Additionally, we strongly recommend decanting the bottle for 45 to 60 minutes prior to service. This aeration allows the intense reductive tension to unlock and release pure floral perfume.

Pair this wine with butter-poached lobster, roasted turbot, or sweetbreads in cream sauce. Furthermore, the 2019 Haute Densité possesses colossal structural endurance. As a result, collectors can cellar this bottle effortlessly through 2040 and beyond.