Saint-Aubin
1er Cru En Remilly 2023
With its prestigious Premiers Crus, Saint-Aubin in the Côte de Beaune holds a place among the great wines; no doubt the select ‘Côte des Blancs’ coterie will soon be expanding to four.
Origin
The vines are mainly planted on the right flank of the broad combe which meanders towards La Rochepot. The appellation area is spread over two different massifs: one, the Montagne de Savoie, which ends the Côte d'Or and the other with the mountain of Ban which is perpendicular.
The plot 'En Remilly' is located on the second slope and adjoins the largest names of the golden triangle. This climate is located a few meters from the Montrachet, facing south with a good stony ground. It is recognized as the best premier cru of the appellation with « Murgers des dents de chien ».
Viticulture
Grape variety: chardonnay
Soils: thin and hard mostly limestone.
Orientation: South
Surface area under vine: 0.1788 ha
Pruning: Guyot system
Yield: 47 hL/ha
Average age of the vine: 35 years old.
Vinification
Harvest date: 7 September 2023.
The grapes were handpicked.
At the winery: The whole bunches of grapes were gently pressed for 2½ hours. The temperature of the must was brought down to 12°C then was immediately transferred to barrels with no settling to preserve a maximum of lees.
Ageing
Maturation: aged in 450L barrels for 18 months with no racking or stirring to bring out all of this wine’s minerality. 50% new French oak barrels.
Barrels: Oak of French origin toasted at low temperatures for a long time to impart a subtle, delicate touch of oak were used.
Bottling
Bottling: by gravity on March 12, 2025, wine fined with bentonite, very light lenticular filtration.
Number of bottles: 1,179.
Vintage
Fruity and generous
The 2023 vintage experienced unpredictable weather conditions, making work in the vineyards essential for grape quality. Harvesting began in early September under intense heat with the Chardonnays to avoid over-ripening, followed by the reds. The whites will spend two winters in the cellar, while the Pinot Noirs will have undergone short ageing to preserve the fruity aromas. A vintage that brings out the best in each terroir, offering wines that are bright and delicious.
Ageing potential: from 6 to 9 years.
Awards
Tim Atkin - Burgundy 2023 Special Report - 92 pts
JancisRobinson.com -Negociants'2023 Burgundies - 17 / 20
Tasting notes
Pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose opens with floral aromas of hawthorn and elderberry, combined with delicate, slightly smoky hazelnut notes. The palate is fresh with a lovely graininess. The wine is crisp, with a lovely acidic structure and a long finish.
