92pts Vinous

The 2020 Saint-Aubin Clos de Meix 1er Cru has a livewire bouquet with wonderful definition and energy - linear, the chalky terroir coming through with aeration. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, a judicious touch of sour lemon commingling with bruised apple and pear, lemongrass enlivening the persistent finish. Excellent.

Burgundy Report

0.7 metres planting distance here – so 14,000/ha planting density. Vines are sited below the church. An attractively vibrant width of florals and minerality. Ooh – direct, mineral but with a complexity of juicy citrus to largely balance any austerity – that’s a great sweeping mouthful of wine – a touch of chalky finishing texture too – bravo!

Importer Notes

Lamy’s tiny Clos du Meix parcel is just 0.7 hectares, was planted between 1985 and 1995 and is situated at the western fringe of the village. The sheltered location (just below Derrière chez Edouard), its heavier clays, and the fact that it is fully enclosed by a wall (and therefore protected from the cold, northern winds) always give this wine excellent texture to go with its intense minerality. Although the topsoil is clay-rich, there is only 30cm before the vine roots hit hard limestone. In recent years Clos du Meix has been really hitting its straps and the 2020 is another fabulous example.