En Remilly (1er Cru, Saint-Aubin)
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Saint-Aubin's crown jewel Premier Cru, sitting at the doorstep of Puligny-Montrachet with minerality to match.
En Remilly is Saint-Aubin's most prestigious Premier Cru, bordering both Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. At 29.72 hectares, it produces mineral-driven Chardonnay from pebbly, limestone-rich soils on a south to southwest-facing slope. Top producers like Hubert Lamy and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey make wines that punch well above the appellation's price point.
- Premier Cru classification officially granted in February 1977
- Located at the eastern extremity of Saint-Aubin, bordering Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet
- Total area of 29.72 hectares, including the 7.8-hectare Les Cortons climat
- South to southwest-facing aspect maximizes sun exposure in this cooler Côte de Beaune commune
- Soils are pebbly and calcareous with a limestone-rich subsoil typical of the Côte de Beaune
- Exclusively planted to Chardonnay
- Considered one of the finest Premier Cru vineyards in Saint-Aubin
Location and Borders
En Remilly sits at the eastern edge of Saint-Aubin, a position that makes it geographically unique among the appellation's Premier Crus. Its immediate neighbors are Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, two of the most celebrated white wine communes on earth. This proximity is more than a cartographic curiosity; it signals a terroir that shares the limestone-laden geology responsible for the Grand Crus just across the boundary. The vineyard encompasses the Les Cortons climat, a 7.8-hectare parcel within the larger 29.72-hectare site.
- Eastern extremity of the Saint-Aubin appellation
- Directly borders both Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet
- Contains the sub-climat Les Cortons at 7.8 hectares
- Part of the Côte de Beaune's broader limestone plateau system
Soils and Aspect
The vineyard's south to southwest-facing aspect is a significant asset in Saint-Aubin, which sits slightly inland and at higher elevations than the main Côte de Beaune slope. This orientation ensures reliable ripening for Chardonnay in what can be a cooler growing environment. The soils are pebbly and calcareous at the surface, underlain by limestone-rich parent rock. This combination drains well, keeps vine stress controlled, and imparts the stony, flinty mineral character that defines En Remilly's wines at their best.
- South to southwest aspect for maximum heat accumulation
- Pebbly, calcareous topsoil promotes drainage and warmth retention
- Limestone-rich subsoil provides the mineral backbone typical of top Côte de Beaune whites
- Temperate continental climate with sufficient warmth for full Chardonnay ripeness
Wine Style and Character
En Remilly produces exclusively white Burgundy from Chardonnay. The wines are dry, with a profile built on minerality, complexity, and a characteristic flinty edge. Compared to many Saint-Aubin Premier Crus, En Remilly tends toward greater concentration and structural precision, reflecting its limestone terroir and favorable aspect. The style sits closer in spirit to Puligny-Montrachet than to more rustic expressions from the commune, offering finesse alongside depth. These wines reward bottle age and are frequently cited as among the best-value entry points into serious white Burgundy.
- Dry white Burgundy with a mineral, flinty core
- More structured and concentrated than many Saint-Aubin Premier Crus
- Complexity and delicacy in balance, with notable aging potential
- Frequently described as approaching the character of neighboring Puligny-Montrachet
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En Remilly attracts some of Burgundy's most respected names, both from within Saint-Aubin and from the wider Côte de Beaune. Domaine Hubert Lamy is widely regarded as the reference producer, making a consistently brilliant rendition that showcases the vineyard's mineral intensity. Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, a significant figure in modern white Burgundy, also produces a celebrated version. Jean-Claude Ramonet, Domaine de Montille, Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils, and Bertrand Bachelet round out a producer list that reflects genuine demand for this site among serious vignerons.
- Domaine Hubert Lamy: reference-point producer for the vineyard
- Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey: highly sought-after, modern white Burgundy specialist
- Jean-Claude Ramonet: adds a Chassagne-Montrachet perspective to the site
- Domaine de Montille and Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils also hold parcels
Classification and History
En Remilly received its official Premier Cru classification in February 1977. While this date is relatively recent in the context of Burgundy's long classificatory history, the vineyard's quality reputation predates formal recognition. Its position bordering the Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet communes has always drawn attention to its potential, and contemporary critical opinion consistently ranks it among Saint-Aubin's finest sites. The inclusion of the Les Cortons climat within its boundaries adds further complexity to the vineyard's identity.
- Official Premier Cru status granted February 1977
- Consistently ranked among Saint-Aubin's top Premier Cru sites
- Les Cortons is a recognized climat within the broader En Remilly boundaries
- Critical and commercial demand has grown significantly in recent decades
Dry and precise, with pronounced flinty minerality and stony, chalky texture on the palate. Citrus fruit leans toward lemon zest and green apple rather than tropical notes. Oak integration is typically restrained, allowing the limestone terroir to drive the mid-palate. Finishes long with a saline, mineral edge and firm but fine acidity.
- Domaine Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin Premier Cru En Remilly$60-90The benchmark for En Remilly, combining limestone minerality with precision and age-worthiness from this top Saint-Aubin estate.Find →
- Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint-Aubin Premier Cru En Remilly$70-100Highly allocated and critically acclaimed; showcases Colin-Morey's signature tension and mineral-driven white Burgundy style.Find →
- Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils Saint-Aubin Premier Cru En Remilly$45-65Offers genuine En Remilly terroir character at a more accessible price point from a trusted Chassagne-based family domaine.Find →
- En Remilly borders both Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet at the eastern edge of Saint-Aubin, a key geographic fact for WSET and MW candidates
- Premier Cru classification was granted in February 1977; total area is 29.72 hectares
- Les Cortons is a named climat within En Remilly, covering 7.8 hectares
- South to southwest aspect compensates for Saint-Aubin's slightly cooler, higher-elevation terroir
- Only Chardonnay is grown here; wine style is mineral, flinty, and complex, closer in character to Puligny-Montrachet than typical Saint-Aubin