2020 Domaine Borgeot Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Derrière Chez Edouard

From a prized Premier Cru parcel in the hills of Saint-Aubin, the 2020 Domaine Borgeot Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Derrière Chez Edouard offers a beautifully poised expression of white Burgundy. Sitting just behind the legendary slopes of Puligny- and Chassagne-Montrachet, this cuvée delivers much of the refinement and energy of its famous neighbors, but at a more approachable price. The Derrière Chez Edouard vineyard has been in the Edouard family for over a century, and in the hands of Domaine Borgeot it has become a benchmark for creamy, mineral-driven Chardonnay from this rising village.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Saint-Aubin Premier Cru shows a luminous pale gold color with silver highlights, hinting at both freshness and concentration. The nose is expressive and fine, opening with white flowers and acacia blossom, followed by almond, orange blossom, and a touch of citrus zest over a chalky, stony core. On the palate, the wine is generous and creamy yet beautifully balanced by a vibrant line of acidity. Ripe orchard fruits—pear and white peach—interweave with subtle notes of toasted almond and a delicate brioche nuance, all carried by a distinct mineral tension. The finish is long, precise, and mouthwatering, with a gentle, almost saline snap that invites another sip. Enjoyable now for its youthful fruit and energy, it has the structure to evolve gracefully over 5–8 years, gaining additional complexity and nuance.

Production
Derrière Chez Edouard is a Premier Cru site in Saint-Aubin perched on well-drained limestone and clay-limestone soils, benefiting from a cooler, elevated exposition that preserves freshness while allowing Chardonnay to ripen slowly and evenly. Domaine Borgeot farms the vineyard using a ‘lutte raisonnée’ approach, following many organic principles and avoiding synthetic pesticides whenever possible. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal maturity, with careful sorting in the vineyard and at the cellar to ensure only the healthiest fruit. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled conditions, typically in French oak barrels, followed by aging on fine lees to build texture and complexity while retaining clarity of fruit and a precise, mineral-driven profile.

Food & Serving
This Saint-Aubin Premier Cru is a versatile partner at the table, pairing beautifully with refined seafood dishes such as scallops, lobster, turbot or sole in beurre blanc, as well as roast chicken with herbs, veal in cream sauce, or mushroom and Parmesan risotto. It also complements soft-ripened cheeses like Brie, Chaource, or young Comté. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatic finesse and mineral backbone. A short decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply opening the bottle a little in advance, will help the wine fully express its floral and citrus complexity.

Producer
Founded in 1903, Domaine Borgeot is a family-run estate based in the village of Rémigny in the Côte de Beaune, now in the capable hands of fourth-generation brothers Laurent and Pascal Borgeot. With 23 hectares spread across Bourzeron, Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet, the domaine has earned a reputation for producing wines that capture the classic character of Burgundy at honest, accessible prices. Their approach in the vineyard is guided by lutte raisonnée, prioritizing environmental respect and meticulous care of the vines. The contrast between Pascal’s calm precision and Laurent’s restless energy is often cited as the secret behind the house style: wines that are at once composed and lively, combining clarity, mineral definition and an appealing generosity of fruit. In appellations like Saint-Aubin, Domaine Borgeot is considered a reference point for value-driven yet authentically terroir-driven white Burgundy.

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