Hubert Lamy, Saint Aubin Chateniere VV Vintage:2018

Hubert Lamy, Saint Aubin Chateniere VV Vintage:2018(worked entirely by hand as the vineyard has a 40% south facing slope which ensures that it receives plenty of sun). A curious nose, at least relative to the prior wines, consists of secondary fermentation aromas and thus not much can be deduced. Otherwise there is good richness to the round, fleshy and less energetic flavors that are not quite as mineral driven either on the austere, serious and compact finale. As the description confirms, this is

captivating personality

I found lots of similarities with the Finca Piedra Infinita bottling—it really excels

markedly dry and chiseled finale

intense and mineral-inflected broad-shouldered flavors are an exercise in restraint

This is not a wine I'd hold for further aging

Les Athets and Les Fouchères)

an alouette is a lark)

sauvage and discreet spice whiffs

This offers good power for the vintage and will benefit from 5 to 7 years of cellar time

with loads of smoke

the Casuccia is a sensual

44 ha parcel of 50+ year old vines)