The 2020 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Frionnes Blanc is a finely structured 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, combining concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and a distinctive saline finish. Hubert Lamy founded the domaine in 1973, with his son Olivier joining in 1995 and developing its reputation for meticulous vineyard work and expressive white Burgundy. The estate farms approximately 2.4 hectares in Les Frionnes, a southeast-facing vineyard with stony clay-limestone soils beside Derrière Chez Edouard. A mixture of younger and older vines, including plantings dating back to 1935, contributes to a wine that balances fruit generosity with depth and mineral definition.
The 2020 offers yellow apple, white peach, orange zest, confit citrus and white flowers, accompanied by a subtle almond or marzipan note. Its satiny texture is supported by brisk acidity, with a tightly focused palate and a long, saline finish. William Kelley awarded it 93 Points, highlighting its concentration and recommending patience to reveal its full potential. Neal Martin awarded 92 Points, praising its refined aromatics, balance and taut structure, while Jasper Morris MW awarded 91 Points, noting its floral complexity and growing depth. This is a serious Premier Cru Saint-Aubin whose youthful restraint suggests that further bottle development should be rewarding.
