Hubert Lamy, Saint Aubin Derriere Chez Edouard Cuvee Haute Densite

Hubert Lamy, Saint Aubin Derriere Chez Edouard Cuvee Haute Densite(from a vine density of 30,000 vines ha). Like the high density Tremblots this is super fresh with its cool and airy nose that is comprised by overtly floral and citrus inflected aromas of green apple, pear and a hint of white peach. There is a superb sense of underlying tension to the much more mineral driven flavors that are also stunningly dense and powerful yet the bone dry and hugely long finish is an exercise in grace and harmony. I would make

This is a sophisticated and classy Pessac-Léognan

blackberry and blueberry fruit

Background notes of wood are discernible but stop short of being invasive as they still allow the restrained

pure and delicate but also powerful and concentrated

with a silky mouthfeel and elegant tannins

Medium-full bodied with its secondary nuances of wet earth

The 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is all Grenache

Vertical and imposing in its sense of structure

licorice and menthol all appear later

the 2013 Barbaresco Asili Vecchie Viti is the first wine we tasted together

it would be unfortunate to leave so much upside potential unrealized and thus I would advise waiting for at least 5 more years first though it should easily be capable of rewarding 8 to 10

it should blossom in another five years or so