Hubert Lamy: Saint-Aubin’s Star of White Burgundy
Domaine Hubert Lamy has quietly become one of the most exciting names in White Burgundy, with a cult following that’s growing fast - and for good reason. Founded in the 1970s by Hubert Lamy, and now run by his son Olivier Lamy, the estate has gone from humble Saint-Aubin roots to producing some of the most collectible Chardonnay in all of Burgundy.
A Winemaking Style That Lets the Terroir Do the Talking
What sets Domaine Hubert Lamy apart is a radically honest approach to winemaking. Olivier Lamy practices minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar—no fining, no filtration, no new oak, and only natural yeasts during fermentation. His goal? Let the terroir speak loud and clear.
That means wines with tension, energy, and clarity, not oak-heavy distractions. Aged in older barrels and crafted with precision, Lamy’s Chardonnays are laser-focused expressions of site and soil - pure, mineral, and unmistakably Burgundian.
The Power of High-Density Farming
Lamy is also known for experimenting with ultra-high-density plantings, especially in cuvées like Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard Haute Densité. The results are incredible: deeper roots, smaller yields, and wines with staggering complexity and texture. These vineyards require extreme attention - but the payoff in the glass is undeniable.
William Kelley of Wine Advocate had a fun way of describing his love for Lamy:
"Sometimes I contemplate what I think might be the easiest way to make enemies in Burgundy: A Michelin Guide-style ranking, out of three stars, of the region's best domaines. Olivier Lamy would be one of three white wine producers in the Côte de Beaune to whom I would unquestionably award three stars. Last year, I wrote that I ran the risk of exhausting superlatives if I attempt to articulate just how much I admire these wines, and this year is no different."
Rising Prices, Soaring Demand
As word spreads, demand for Domaine Hubert Lamy’s wines has exploded. Some cuvées - like the Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru - have seen price jumps of over 400% in just one year. Even wines from Saint-Aubin, once overlooked, are now commanding serious collector attention and global acclaim.
Why You Should Be Drinking Lamy
- Benchmark producer for terroir-driven white Burgundy
- Minimal intervention, old barrel aging, and native yeasts
- Collectible and age-worthy with skyrocketing demand
- Incredible quality-to-price ratio (for now)
Whether you’re deep into Burgundy or just discovering the region, Lamy’s wines are the kind of bottles that make you stop mid-sip and rethink everything!!