Saint-Aubin "En Vesveau" 2021

Presentation of the appellation

In the heart of the Côte des Blancs, between Chassagne and Puligny, in the immediate vicinity of Montrachet, Saint-Aubin is a winegrowing village in the south of the Côte de Beaune. White clay soil with a lot of limestone for the white wines; soils with more brown clay for the reds. The slopes are sometimes steep, facing east or southeast.

Tasting: Pure, fresh and generous

Scallop carpaccio, fish or vegetable terrine
Potential and cellaring advice: 3 to 7 years. Serving temperature: 14°C

Vineyard

• Surface: 4,4 ha
• Exposition: South / South East
• Year of planting: 1989-2000
• Soil and subsoil: Steep hillside at an altitude of more than 300 metres on very stony limestone soil 
• Density of planting: 9 000 vines / ha
• Soil cultivation: Harrowing in the autumn / Light ploughing during the summer to clear flora from the vine row 

Wine

• Vinification: Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrels 
• Aging: 16 months, 15% new barrels

Côte de Beaune 2021 (white)

The 2021 vintage was marked by frost in April which severely impacted the future harvest. It was also a rainy year and globally cooler than recent trends. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed flowering to take place unhindered and véraison was good thanks to fine weather from mid-August onwards. Winemakers who worked hard to the very end sorting the grapes both in the vineyard and in the winery, have produced fine wines reminiscent of older vintages, with degrees close to those of the 1990s. In the end, the 2021 vintage offers lively wines with delicate aromas.

In Côte de Beaune, very low yields and meticulous sorting at the winery resulted in high-quality wines with great aromatic richness and perfect balance. On the nose, subtle floral aromas accompany intense fruity notes with lime blossom and acacia rubbing shoulders with pear, peach, ripe citrus, and candied lemons. In the mouth, vigor dominates, underscored by a distinct roundness. These wines have good body and a certain tension on the finish that confirms their good ageing potential.