Lamy has 1.25 hectares planted in 1964. Another of the Lamy benchmarks. This south facing site is set just back from En Remilly and Les Murgers des Dents de Chien and is worked entirely by hand as the vineyard has a 40% slope, which ensures that it receives plenty of sun. Perhaps the most dense and potentially long lived of the Lamy 1er cru whites in 2008.
"This has a fine minerally, stony nose with touches of limestone and a hint of walnut. Very good definition and precision. The palate has a slightly phenolic entry, well balanced middle with some subtle spicy notes, touches of lemongrass in the background, good minerality, generous considering that it was only bottled just last week. Gras-like, lime-tinged finish. Very fine."
90+/100 points. Neal Martin's Wine Journal, Mar 2010.
"Light honeysuckle aromas. On the nose and front palate it is already open and easy although it's still a little astringent on the finish. I'd wait a while before tackling this." Drink 2012 to 2015.
16.5/20 points. Jancis Robinson MW, 19 Jan 2010.
"Quite glossy on the aroma. Expressive. Deep and juicy fruit on the front of the palate, then it clamps down. The new oak at the end of the palate makes it somewhat aggressive, however the final blend will only be 30% new oak and the ripe fruit evident in the middle of the palate handles it well.The smooth stone minerality comes through the oak on the finish. Probably particularly good. From 2012." Sarah Marsh MW
"This is also intensely floral with a layered and very pure sprinkling of citrus influence that is also picked up the racy, intense and lemony flavors that culminate in a bone dry, intense and tangy finish. As with several wines in the range, this will be at the limit of what some will find to be to their taste as there is a very firm acid spine."
Drink 2013+. 89/100 points. Allen Meadows, Burghound.com Issue 39, 2010.