Reviews & Scores
A distinctly smoky nose features notes of matchstick, petrol and a plethora of citrus nuances and particularly lemon-lime. There is fine volume to the attractively textured and admirably concentrated medium-bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the powerful, serious and built-to-age finish. Lovely. - BH
BH93
This four-walled clos is located mostly on hard limestone soils, where Olivier Lamy's sloping, 60-year-old parcel is located. This is less austere than some of his wines in 2017, showing more weight and concentration. The oak is nearly all used; the fruit pure, refreshing and mineral-edged. - DC
DC94
Pale primrose, exceptionally dense bouquet, with the usual reductive tension. How does he do it? This has a superb density while still being reflective of the sunshine, some ripe yellow fruit, absolutely in a state of grace. Fresh pears too. Tasted: October 2018. - JM
JM93
The 2017 Saint-Aubin Clos de la Chatenière 1er Cru comes from 1.25 hectares of vine planted in 1964. This is more primal and reduced on the nose making it difficult to read at the time of my visit. The palate is one of the most powerful from Lamy this year, impressive in terms of white with flecks of ginger on the finish. This will be difficult to resist once in bottle. - VM
VM93