White Still Wine | France | Burgundy | Saint Aubin | 75cl
£39.95
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£239.70
£227.72 case
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Saint Aubin
Wine Style: Medium Bodied
Grape: Chardonnay
Gerard Thomas has been in control of this Saint-Aubin estate since 1982 and is now helped by his two daughters, Isabelle and Anne. There are 12 hectares of vines, including a 1.82 hectare holding in the well-known Premier Cru Les Murgers de Dents de Chien. Gerard has been expanding the domaine in Cotes de Beaune since the 1980s through acquisitions in Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet. Harvesting is by hand with careful handling of complete bunches to avoid oxidation and several passes through the vineyard during harvest to ensure optimum ripeness. All the whites are barrel fermented with 25% new oak used. Ten months in cask follows, with regular lees stirring to add depth. It is without doubt that Gerard Thomas is one of Saint-Aubin`s finest producers.
TASTING: Nectarine, honey and butterscotch notes leap forth with a notably lifted vibrancy and zing. Taut, crisp and steely on the palate; juicy, pure, uncluttered, offering layers of crisp, ripe orange and lemon citrus flavours, wrapped in vanilla cream. Invigorating, gratifying.
