Domaine Hubert Lamy, Côte de Beaune: 10 Spectacular Wines, Prices

by Anthony Zhang

Domaine Hubert Lamy creates some of Burgundy’s greatest Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chardonnay wines.

This legendary estate also produces a few Pinot Noir labels, renowned for their floral, mineral, and fruity characteristics.

Let's have a quick look at Domaine Hubert Lamy, its 10 spectacular wines, their investment potential, and food pairing tips. We'll also briefly cover the winery's vineyards and viticulture and winemaking practices.

A Quick Introduction To Domaine Hubert Lamy

Domaine Hubert Lamy is a prestigious winery based in Saint Aubin, the Côte de Beaune wine region.

The winery was established in 1973 by Hubert Lamy (son of Jean Lamy). However, the Lamy family has been growing grapes in Saint Aubin since 1640.

Hubert Lamy worked alongside his father, Jean Lamy, on an 8-hectare vineyard planted mainly in the regionale appellations.

Today, Hubert's son Olivier Lamy (a well-respected Burgundian grower and leading winemaker of his generation) manages the Lamy family estate.

10 Spectacular Domaine Hubert Lamy Wines To Buy In 2022

Here are ten of the best Domaine Hubert Lamy wines you must try:

2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Clos du Meix Blanc, France ($64)
2016 Domaine Hubert Lamy Derrière Chez Edouard Rouge Vieilles Vignes, France ($58)
2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Chassagne-Montrachet La Goujonne Vieilles Vignes Rouge, France ($56)
2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Les Frionnes, France ($62)
2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Derriere Chez Edouard 'Haute Densite', France ($437)
2015 Domaine Hubert Lamy En Remilly, France ($111)
2016 Domaine Hubert Lamy Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, France ($1,625)
2017 Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princée, France ($52)
2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Premier CruDerriere Chez Edouard Blanc, France ($73)
2006 Domaine Hubert Lamy Les Castets, France ($130)

1. 2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Clos du Meix Blanc, France ($64)

This white wine opens with crisp green apple, white flowers, and citrus zest aromas. It has a chalky texture with oak spice (imparted from the oak casks aging) and pear undertones on the palate. The Chardonnay received a 92 score by Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate.

2. 2016 Domaine Hubert Lamy Premier Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Rouge Vieilles Vignes, France ($58)

This 2016 Derriere Chez Edouard wine opens with dominant rose, raspberry, and menthol notes. It has a flinty minerality with sumptuous red cherry and blueberry flavors, transitioning to a slightly spicy finish.

3. 2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Chassagne-Montrachet La Goujonne Vieilles Vignes Rouge, France ($56)

This wine is characterized by its lively acidity, powdery tannins, and intense earthy aromas. It exhibits complex wild berries, red currant, and plum flavors, followed by a long-lasting, flavorful finish.

4. 2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Les Frionnes, France ($62)

This aromatic wine is from the Saint Aubin 1er Cru parcel of Les Frionnes. It exudes dominant granny smith apple scents, combined with a bright acidity and white fruit notes on the palate.

5. 2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Derriere Chez Edouard 'Haute Densite', France ($437)

This brilliantly balanced white wine opens with dominant wet limestone, pear, and green apple notes. It exhibits an intense minerality and vibrant ripe white fruit flavors on the palate.

6. 2015 Domaine Hubert Lamy En Remilly, France ($111)

This Saint Aubin 1er Cru wine opens with beautiful citrus peel, lavender, and crisp green apple aromas, followed by bright, tangy acidity on the palate. It’s rated 93 points by Robert Parker of the Wine Advo cate.

7. 2016 Domaine Hubert Lamy Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, France ($1,625)

This wine opens with a wonderful bouquet of pear, peach, fresh almond, and vanilla oak scents. It exhibits a well-balanced palate of ripe fruit flavors, followed by a long, complex finish.

8. 2017 Domaine Hubert Lamy St Aubin La Princée, France ($52)

This wine opens with well-defined white flowers, pear, and citrus notes. The palate reveals fresh orange zest and lemongrass flavors that lead to a mildly rustic finish.

9. 2019 Domaine Hubert Lamy Derriere Chez Edouard Blanc, France ($73)

This wine exudes intense spiced pear scents with white flowers and warm bread undertones. It has a nicely balanced palate of limestone and citrus fruit flavors, evolving into an austere finale.

10. 2006 Domaine Hubert Lamy Les Castets, France ($130)

This red wine is characterized by dominant crème de cassis and black cherry aromas. It has a fleshy mouthfeel with mild acidity and a rich palate of delicious ripe red fruit flavors.

Investing in Domaine Hubert Lamy

Domaine Hubert Lamy’s prestigious Grand Cru Chardonnay whites and Pinot Noir wines can age up to 10 to 15 years. The Chardonnays, in particular, also carry a good investment potential.

Wine critics, including Allen Meadows and Robert Parker, consistently give the wines high scores for their quality and finesse.

The low production quantities of these wines (approximately 100,000 bottles annually) have led to a surge in demand and stable price appreciation trends. For example:

The 2016 Domaine Hubert Lamy Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru price increased from $719 in 2020 to $1,746 in 2021, a 142% jump.

The 2018 Domaine Hubert Lamy Derriere Chez Edouard 'Haute Densite' prise rose from $160 in 2020 to $447 in 2021, a 179% increase.

Hubert Lamy wines have also grabbed the spotlight at many auction events worldwide. Here are a couple of examples:

24 bottles of the 2009 Domaine Hubert Lamy Les Frionnes sold for $1,016 at a Sotheby's auction in London in 2021.

6 bottles of the 2007 Domaine Hubert Lamy Criots-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru sold for $1,274 at Christie's auction event in London in 2017.

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Best Food Pairings With Domaine Hubert Lamy Wines

The fine Hubert Lamy Burgundy red wine goes well with:

Sirloin steaks
Pork skewers
Grilled lamb chops
Pecking duck and roast chicken

And you can pair the Chardonnay wines with:

Pasta
Shellfish
Mild and soft cheese

Domaine Hubert Lamy: Vineyard and Viticulture

Since taking over the estate, Olivier Lamy immediately stopped supplying grapes to negociants and sold off the peripheral vines, retaining only the best and oldest vineyards.

Currently, the estates’ vineyard holdings cover 20 hectares (50 acres) spread across St Aubin, Puligny Montrachet, Chassagne Montrachet, and Santenay.

Nearly 80% of the plantations comprise Chardonnay vines, and the remaining is planted with Pinot Noir vines. These vine plantations comprise one Grand Cru, ten Premier Cru, and four Village level parcels.

The Burgundian grower has also successfully experimented with different planting densities, improving the grapes’ quality. For example, the Saint-Aubin premier cru Derrière Chez Edouard is currently planted at a high density of 30,000 vines per hectare.

The soil here is rich in limestone and clay.

The winery uses a tractor for plowing and organic treatments to achieve optimal quality of the grapes.

De-budding takes place around May, and only the healthiest and ripest grapes are selected for winemaking.

Winemaking At Domaine Hubert Lamy

The harvest season at Domaine Hubert Lamy kicks off around September, with 40 people coming together to handpick the grapes.

Once the grapes are sorted, head winemaker Olivier Lamy vinifies and ages each plot of vine separately, highlighting the unique expression of each terroir.

He uses slightly varying techniques in producing the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines:

Chardonnay: The grape juice is extracted using a pneumatic press and then fermented in large temperature-controlled oak casks (between 300 and 600-liters capacity.) The wines are aged in the barrel for 24 months before bottling.

Pinot Noir: These wines feature 50 to 100% of whole clusters. The winery uses traditional vinification methods, with malolactic fermentation occurring in the barrel. The wines are racked, fined, filtered, and then aged 12 to 18 months before bottling.