Hubert Lamy Santenay 1er Cru Clos des Gravières Vieilles Vignes
Tasted 10 October 2021
Côte de Beaune · Santenay 1er Cru
Plum and purple berry notes are swarmed by racy acidity and firm and fuzzy tannins. A mouth puckering experience right now, but the depth of flavor potential here is compelling. I'm 8 years old again and spooning Trix…
A touch of reduction calls for some significant swirling and air to coax fresh lemon juice, crunchy yellow pear, white melon, and white travertine notes from the glass. Direct and a little strict,…
I was hoping for a bit more energy and tension here. Unfortunately, this might have been my least favorite in the lineup, mostly due to the simplicity of flavor and a more dialed-back display of…
There is a lot of promise here, but it is locked up pretty tight at the moment. Primary and mineral-driven, with a classically youthful Puligny profile, the Tremblots is a difficult wine to assess at…