# Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sur Gamay (2020)

- **Producer:** Jean-Claude Boisset
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €82
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 13–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, peach, lemon, grapefruit, brioche, cloves, vanilla, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Jean-Claude Boisset Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sur Gamay 2020 is a white wine from Burgundy, France, made exclusively from Chardonnay. The vineyard's name, 'Sur Gamay,' is a historical toponym and not related to the grape. Situated on a steep, south-facing slope in Saint-Aubin, part of the Côte de Beaune, the vineyard benefits from significant sunshine. Jean-Claude Boisset established his négociant business in 1961, and the current winemaking philosophy, led by Grégory Patriat, focuses on minimal intervention and expressing the vineyard's character. The 2020 vintage was characterized by warm weather, contributing to ripe fruit profiles.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Gamay' in the vineyard name is a historical place name, not the grape variety.
- The vineyard faces south on a steep slope, maximizing sun exposure.
- The winemaker, Grégory Patriat, previously worked at the highly regarded Domaine Leroy.
- The winery is located in a former convent in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

## Food pairing

The wine's ample body and balanced acidity complement richer dishes, cutting through creamy sauces and standing up to moderate protein. Its minerality and subtle oak notes can echo flavors in poultry, fish, and shellfish.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for the Jean-Claude Boisset Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sur Gamay 2020 begins with whole bunches being gently pressed for 2.5 hours. The must, without settling, was transferred to 450-liter barrels for fermentation using indigenous yeasts, with temperatures controlled to 12°C. The wine then underwent 12 months of aging in 450-liter demi-muids, with 43% new French oak that was low-temperature toasted for a long period. No racking or stirring was performed during aging to preserve minerality. The harvest occurred on August 26, 2020, during a warm vintage where Chardonnay maintained good sugar and acidity.