Saint-Aubin AOC
The Saint-Aubin appellation is located in the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune, in the Côte d'Or, and can only be produced in the commune of the same name. Thanks to its immediate proximity to the Grand Cru Montrachet, Saint-Aubin benefits from a terroir conducive to the production of great wines. The Village appellation includes about 20 Premiers Crus divided into several groups. Even though it is not the most famous of the Burgundy appellations it offers excellent value for money. It is known for both white wines from Chardonnay and red wines from Pinot Noir. The red wines are silky and lively in texture and they display some red and dark fruit flavours together with some spicy notes, sometimes even mocha. The white wines, which represent the majority of the wines produced, are firm and flattering. When young they have aromas of white flower, flint and green almond. With some ageing they reveal some beeswax, marzipan and honey notes. Perfect with shellfish or some firm-textured fish like cod. The appellation is perfectly showcased in several estates such as Maison Chandesais, Domaine Roux Père et Fils, Domaine Vincent Latour and Domaine Henri Boillot.