Hubert Lamy, Domaine
Summary
Domaine Hubert Lamy is an 18.5-hectare Saint-Aubin estate producing predominantly white wines from premier cru sites across Saint-Aubin, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. Under Olivier Lamy's direction since 1996, the domaine employs ultra-high-density plantings of up to 24,000 vines per hectare and ages wines in 600-liter demi-muid barrels with minimal new oak.
Heritage & Leadership
Domaine Hubert Lamy was established in 1973 when Hubert Lamy founded the estate in the village of Saint-Aubin within Burgundy's Côte de Beaune. His son Olivier Lamy assumed leadership in 1996, marking a new chapter for the domaine. Under Olivier's direction, the estate has maintained its focus on the terroirs of Saint-Aubin while expanding its holdings in neighboring Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.
Vineyards & Wines
The domaine manages 18.5 hectares of vineyards, with 80% planted to Chardonnay and 20% to Pinot Noir. The core vineyard holdings lie in Saint-Aubin, including several premier cru parcels such as En Remilly, Derrière Chez Edouard, and Les Frionnes. A distinctive feature of the estate's vineyards is their high-density plantings, reaching up to 24,000 vines per hectare in select parcels, significantly above regional norms.
Philosophy & Practice
The domaine's winemaking approach centers on several key technical decisions. Olivier Lamy employs 600-liter demi-muid barrels for aging, departing from the traditional 228-liter Burgundian pièces. New oak usage is deliberately restrained at 15-20% of the barrel program. The wines undergo extended lees aging, while harvest timing typically runs later than neighboring estates. The high-density planting program, initiated by Olivier, aims to increase competition between vines and reduce yields per vine.