{"product_id":"2023-domaine-derain-en-remilly-saint-aubin-1er-cru","title":"2023 Domaine Derain 'En Remilly' Saint-Aubin 1er Cru","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout The Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delicious premier cru Chardonnay is made from vines in the En Remilly lieu dit which lies on the rocky, sunny slopes of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eChassagne-\u003c\/span\u003eMontrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThe En Remilly climat lies at the southern end of the village of Saint-Aubin and crosses the boundary into Chassagne-Montrachet where it is also a premier cru vineyard with the same exposure and the same rocky limestone soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eThis makes these premier cru wines some of the best value in Burgundy because they share the same terroir as the very famous Chassagne-Montrachet vines which are regarded as some of the best white wines in Burgundy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yield is relatively low at 38 hectolitres per hectare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is both powerful and elegant as well as having great aromatic purity making it perfect for aging – however it is also drinking nicely now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout Domaine Derain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eDomaine Derain offers exceptional value in Burgundy, with 5.5 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards in Saint-Aubin—a hidden gem bordering the premier crus of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eFounded in 1988 by Dominique Derain (a former barrel-maker turned winemaker) and his wife Catherine, the domaine has been certified biodynamic since 1989. Their non-interventionist approach and commitment to natural winemaking has created a reputation for authentic, terroir-driven wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe domaine recently underwent a seamless generational transition, with longtime assistant Julien Altaber and cellar manager Carole Schwab taking ownership. Dominique remains actively involved as mentor, ensuring continuity of quality and philosophy. This new generation brings fresh energy while maintaining the domaine's established standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWine lovers can expect consistently excellent bottles that represent both exceptional value and the pure expression of Saint-Aubin terroir, crafted by passionate vignerons who understand that great wine begins in the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en-au\"\u003eChassagne-\u003c\/span\u003eMontrachet, Burgundy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties: Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Derain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48382301896953,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2650\/0856\/files\/Product_Image_0f8c7bc6-e912-4359-82f1-72b8479461b9.png?v=1749364297","url":"https:\/\/actofwine.com.au\/products\/2023-domaine-derain-en-remilly-saint-aubin-1er-cru","provider":"Act of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}