Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Derrière Chez Édouard

Derrière Chez Édouard sits above the village of Saint-Aubin on the Côte de Beaune, positioned at approximately 350 meters elevation with a southeast aspect. This places it among the higher-altitude Premier Cru sites in the appellation. The climat is one of 30 Premier Crus recognized within Saint-Aubin, a commune that has earned a strong reputation for offering excellent quality at prices well below its more famous Côte de Beaune neighbors such as Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet.

• Located above the village of Saint-Aubin in the Côte de Beaune
• 350-meter elevation with a southeast-facing aspect
• One of 30 Premier Cru climats in the Saint-Aubin appellation
• Continental climate described as marginal for ripening at this altitude

The soils of Derrière Chez Édouard reflect the classic limestone-driven geology of the Côte de Beaune. White marl, clay, and stony clay all appear across the climat, sitting over a limestone bedrock foundation. This combination of active limestone and well-draining stony soils contributes directly to the mineral character for which the site's white wines are known. The higher elevation and continental climate introduce a degree of freshness and tension that distinguishes Saint-Aubin Premier Crus from the richer, fuller styles found at lower altitudes along the Côte.

• Limestone-rich white marl forms the primary soil type
• Clay and stony clay over limestone bedrock provide drainage and minerality
• Geology closely related to neighboring Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet
• High elevation moderates temperatures and preserves natural acidity

Chardonnay from Derrière Chez Édouard produces medium-bodied white Burgundy with a mineral backbone, citrus notes, and stone fruit. The altitude and marginal ripening conditions keep acidity lively and give the wines a focused, tensile quality rather than broad richness. Pinot Noir is also permitted and yields an elegant red with red fruit complexity. Saint-Aubin Premier Crus as a category are valued for their balance of Côte de Beaune typicity and relative affordability, and Derrière Chez Édouard fits squarely within that profile.

• Chardonnay: mineral-driven, medium-bodied, citrus and stone fruit
• Pinot Noir: elegant, red fruit-forward with good complexity
• High elevation preserves acidity and contributes tension to white wines
• Style reflects Côte de Beaune character at a more accessible price point

Domaine Hubert Lamy is the benchmark producer for Saint-Aubin Premier Crus and brings significant attention to Derrière Chez Édouard through meticulous vineyard work and precise winemaking. Lamy's wines from this climat demonstrate the site's capacity for serious, age-worthy white Burgundy. Maison Louis Latour, one of Burgundy's major négociants, also produces wine from this climat, providing broader commercial availability for the appellation.

• Domaine Hubert Lamy: the reference producer for Saint-Aubin Premier Cru quality
• Maison Louis Latour: négociant presence providing wider market access
• Saint-Aubin Premier Crus offer strong value relative to neighboring appellations