2020 St Aubin Blanc Murgers des Dents de Chien
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The 2020 Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 1er Cru has a more vigorous bouquet. However, it doesn't quite have the personality of the best wines from the appellation. It initially comes across as a bit generic, though after 15 minutes, some lovely wet limestone/petrichor scents emerge. The palate is well-balanced with an edgy opening, good depth and just the right amount of phenolics. With citrus peel/orange rind towards the finish, this represents a Saint-Aubin that I am intrigued to see mature in bottle. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting.
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The 2020 Saint-Aubin Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 1er Cru has a touch of struck match on the nose. It is well-defined, showing some reduction but you can still detect the energy in situ. The palate is well balanced with a note of lemon curd and orange rind, plenty of extract, lightly spiced with impressive build towards the finish. Fine persistence on the aftertaste.
The 2020 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien is one of the highlights of the range this year. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of pear, crisp green apple, lime, orange oil, nutmeg and bread dough, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated, with a seamless, complete profile and a long, saline finish. The vines in this parcel, like those in the Clos de la Chatenière, suffer from leaf roll virus, which results in elevated levels of concentration.
About the producer
Based in Saint-Aubin, Domaine Hubert Lamy is one of the most respected producers in the Côte de Beaune.