Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru "Les Frionnes" 2020

Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru "Les Frionnes" 2020
In sun-lit 2020, Olivier Lamy coaxed shimmering tension from Les Frionnes’ cool southeast slope, crafting a Saint-Aubin that rivals Puligny for chiselled energy. Chardonnay vines planted 1935-1985 layer lemon oil, white-grape flesh and crushed-rock salinity, all wrapped in the silk of the vintage’s natural ripeness. With barely 12.500 bottles filled, demand is predictably fierce.

Producer: Hubert Lamy
Vintage: 2020
Designation: Saint-Aubin 1er Cru
Parcels / Lieu-dit: Les Frionnes (2.4 ha)
Variety: Chardonnay
Average Vine Age: 60 years
Soils & Exposure: Decomposed limestone and clay on a southeast-facing slope at roughly 300 m
Fermentation: Gentle pressing, wild-yeast fermentation in 300-600 L barrels (0-5 % new)
Élevage: 12 months in barrel, then 6-12 months in tank, minimal filtration
Alcohol: 13 % vol.
Total Production: 12.500 
Fun Fact: Olivier Lamy’s experimental high-density plots reach 30.000 vines per hectare, reviving 19th-century Burgundy practice.

The Domaine
Founded by Hubert in 1973, the now 18-hectare estate is driven by son Olivier, whose tireless vineyard care and low-impact cellar craft have propelled Saint-Aubin onto every collector’s radar. Organic farming, wild fermentations and whisper-light oak let each limestone slope speak with piercing clarity. Extended élevage adds depth without weight, yielding whites that age with startling grace. Allocations vanish quickly, a testament to the domaine’s hard-won reputation.