DOMAINE GERARD THOMAS & FILLES Saint Aubin 1er Cru 'Murgers des Dents de Chien' 2023 Bottle

Description

This fine, family domaine of 11-hectare located in St. Aubin is now run by Gérard Thomas’s two daughters, Anne and Isabelle. Their technical training has resulted in purer wines with fresher fruit and better integrated oak. The supply of barrels has been switched from tonnellerie Gillet to new artisan coopers Montgillard, improving the harmony and balance of the wines. Anne and Isabelle picked early in 2023, taking full advantage of the fine weather in early September. Harvesting was completed by 11th September resulting in a splendid range of ripe but crisp whites. Their Saint Aubins are some of the best value wines of the Côte de Beaune.

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The Murgers des Dents des Chiens is named after the dog's tooth-shaped boundary stones that predominate in the vineyard. One of the finest premiers crus of Saint Aubin that is situated on the border with Puligny-Montrachet adjacent to Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Garenne. High on the slope with a distinctive, stony soil, this has fine bite and minerality and finishes impressively long. Drink 2025-2029.