2018 St Aubin Blanc Murgers des Dents de Chien
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The 2018 Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 1er Cru is a little more phenolic than its peers, more pithy. The palate is medium-bodied with lime and orange rind on the entry. It just comes across a tad forced compared to Jean-Claude Bachelet's Les Champlots, more bitterness towards the finish. Still, that might appeal to some who like white Burgundies with more matière . Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.
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The 2018 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien is less advanced in its élevage than the wines that preceded it in this tasting, and it is correspondingly harder to read—though given its place in the resounding qualitative crescendo chez Lamy there can be little doubt about its likely ultimate quality. Exhibiting aromas of citrus oil, white flowers and fresh pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional but also tightly wine and reserved, concluding with a long, saline finish.
The 2018 Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 1er Cru was taken directly from barrel. It has a perfumed bouquet of green apple, white flowers and potent oyster shell aromas with lovely focus. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. Fresh and delineated, leading to an almost piercing finish that lingers in the mouth. Superb.
About the producer
Based in Saint-Aubin, Domaine Hubert Lamy is one of the most respected producers in the Côte de Beaune.