• Hubert Lamy
  • Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité

    At a Glance

    • Size: About 0.10 ha (0.25 ac)
    • Variety: Chardonnay
    • Vine Age: Planted in 2004
    • Terroir: Higher part of steep slope, facing east, sparse and rocky limestone soil, dense plantation of 28,000 vines per hectare
    • Viticulture: Lutte raisonnée, organic methods
    • Vinification: Directly pressed, light débourbage, long fermentation. Aged for 18 months in 300L and 600L barrels (0-10% new oak), 6-12 months in tank. Fined or filtered if necessary.

    Additional Info

    This part of the slope is so steep, the vines have to be worked with a small manual till aided by a winch at the top of the slope. The high density results in fewer bunches per vine with smaller, highly concentrated berries.