Burgundy
Saint Aubin Blanc - 2020 - Julien Altaber
Domaine Derain
Fresh citrus, pineapple and apricot notes on the nose, with subtle hints of wood and toast. Palate: lively, salivating attack, followed by lovely volume and almond aromas. Long, mineral finish.
- Size
- 75 cl
- Original features
- Sulfite-free
- Appellation
- Saint-Aubin
- Degree of alcohol
- 13.5 %
- To drink from
- 2023 to 2029
- rock’n’roll
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100% Chardonnay from biodynamic vines planted on clay-limestone soils. Hand-harvested and vinified naturally. How do we they it? There's no secret - it's all down-to-earth, no-nonsense work: light crushing of the bunches, direct pressing, long aging in barrels that have seen several wines, on the lees. Bottled at the estate without fining or filtration, and without added sulfur!

Julien Altaber
Julien Altaber is a well-known name among natural Burgundy wines. And with good reason, the man has already proven himself. Originally from Auvergne and the son of a dairy farmer, nothing predestined him for the vine. His life took another turn during his studies at a business school specialized in wine. He did not have a true passion for marketing, Julien actually wanted to become a...
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