Ratings
Highly rated among Saint-Aubin En Remilly wines; no specific scores found for 2022 vintage.
Identity
| Producer | Dominique Derain |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale gold with bright highlights |
| Aroma | lime zest, wet pebble minerality, matchstruck reduction, citrus, white flowers, stone fruits, brioche, almonds, butter, hazelnut, yellow apple, toasted almond, subtle florals, mineral notes, wet stone, meadow flowers |
| Palate | lean and fresh with vibrant energy, tense structure, saline finish, medium-bodied, balanced acidity, creamy texture, elegant, precise orchard fruit intensity, minerality, lively and generous, rippling intensity, ripe golden fruit, structure, minerality |
| Finish | long and elegant finish with persistent flavors of butter and citrus fruits, mineral-driven, balanced, refined, structured, with a lovely saline finish inviting a second sip |
| Food Pairing | shellfish, crustaceans, creamy poultry, mushrooms, goat cheeses, uncooked pressed cheeses, fine fish, roasted white meats, sole meunière |
| Aging Potential | 3-4 years from release, excellent aging potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in barrels, aged 18 months on lees in French oak barrels, no added sulphites |
| Fermentation | Barrel fermentation with indigenous yeasts, spontaneous fermentation |
Terroir
| Soil | calcareous, rocky limestone, hard marble-like limestone |
| Vine Age | 34 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand harvested with care to keep grapes whole and intact, transported in crates |
Interesting facts
| Domaine Derain is a pioneer of biodynamic and natural winemaking in Burgundy, with vines planted in 1988 and a philosophy of minimal intervention to express terroir purity. |