2019 St Aubin En Remilly

En Remilly is a fantastic site. Arguably the best Premier Cru in Saint-Aubin, it sits directly above Le Montrachet, effectively a continuation of the site, with similarly poor soils and excellent drainage. Jadot’s 2019 bottling impressed us so much that we insisted on buying it all. With the year’s hot, dry conditions, yields here were down to a measly 25hl/ha (versus a normal 50) – meaning winemaker Frédéric Barnier made just two barrels. The resulting wine, however, is glorious. The nose combines a chalky purity with a dollop of lemon curd and a honeyed richness. On the palate, it’s round and fulsome, with a creamy, mouth-filling texture and weight of fruit. The wine builds gradually – with waves of white peach, lemon peel and grapefruit pith. It offers remarkable purity and intensity (doubtless thanks to the low yields – down by around 50%), with a line of thrilling acidity. Long, fresh and fine, the finish is mineral and saline, leaving your mouth watering.