Domaine Derain Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2017
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Domaine Derain Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2017
About the producer:
Domaine Derain is a small, highly regarded Burgundy estate based in Saint-Aubin, known for its biodynamic farming and low-intervention winemaking. Founded by Dominique and Catherine Derain, the domaine focuses on producing authentic, terroir-driven wines with minimal cellar intervention. Julien Altaber took over the estate in 2017 and continues its natural, expressive style.
About the region:
Saint-Aubin lies in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, close to the prestigious vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. En Remilly is one of the appellation’s most respected Premier Cru sites, known for its limestone-rich soils and ability to produce Chardonnay with exceptional freshness, minerality, and precision.
About the grape variety:
Made from Chardonnay, Burgundy’s signature white grape. Chardonnay from Saint-Aubin combines bright citrus and orchard-fruit character with floral, mineral, and subtly savory notes. The limestone terroir of En Remilly gives the wine additional tension, salinity, and a distinctive stony character.
Style and tasting note:
Domaine Derain Saint-Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly 2017 is elegant, focused, and mineral-driven, with aromas of citrus peel, white pepper, wet stones, chalk, and subtle notes of butter and crushed shells. The palate is taut and energetic, marked by vibrant acidity and pronounced saline minerality. Herbal and spicy nuances emerge alongside a delicate touch of liquorice and anise, leading to a fresh, long, and precise finish.
Trivia:
En Remilly is considered one of Saint-Aubin’s finest Premier Cru vineyards and sits in an exceptional position overlooking the Grand Cru vineyards of Montrachet. The 2017 vintage of Domaine Derain is also associated with the transition of the estate to Julien Altaber, who continued the domaine’s biodynamic and minimal-intervention philosophy.
