2022 Domaine Larue Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Les Champlots

The brothers Didier and Denis (and his son Bruno) Larue have their domaine in Gamay, a hamlet northeast of Saint-Aubin. The vineyards are therefore 'on the good side' of Saint-Aubin, namely on the side of Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet. In addition to Saint-Aubin, the domaine also produces wines from Chassagne and Puligny Montrachet, appellations that appeal more to the imagination, because the best white wines in the world are made there. The family has owned vineyards for several generations, but Didier and Denis have decided to start bottling themselves. In a short time they have acquired a very good reputation with an honest, pure, teroir-oriented style at relatively good prices. The vineyard management is conscientious: short pruning and green harvesting take place, so that the yield per hectare is low. Few pesticides are used and the produce is picked by hand.

The terroir is located above the premier cru En Montceau. These plots, facing southwest at an altitude of 340 meters, are located on a hilltop of white marl soil, mainly limestone. These chardonnay vines were planted in 1990 and 2011, with a density of 10,000 vines/ha and an area of 37are22 (3722 m²). The vines are pruned in a simple Guyot style and then de-budded in the spring. The vines are rigorously pruned. The soil is mechanically worked with a tractor with a high spreading position (piling, loosening, light raking of the surface). After carefully checking the ripeness, the grapes are harvested by hand and brought to the winery in small crates. Grapes are lightly crushed. The juice flows from a pneumatic press and is then settled. The barreling is done by gravity and the must ferments in oak barrels. The cuvee matures entirely in oak barrels, 20% of which are renewed every year. After 10 months of aging on fine lees, the wine is assembled, refined and bottled after light filtration. The Saint-Aubin premier cru Les Champlots has a clear, almost transparent appearance. The nose shows lime blossom, followed by remarkably expansive notes of white flowers. The palate is as sharply defined as Burgundian limestone, with the wine expressing the cool freshness of its terroir. This cuvee produces approximately 2500 bottles. You can drink the Chamblot 1er cru young, but it gets even better after 3 to 7 years and of course do not drink it too cold (11° to 13°)

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