Philippe Colin

St Aubin, Les Combes, 1er Cru, 2019

Name: St Aubin, Les Combes, 1er Cru
Brand: Philippe Colin
Price: 727.07 GBP

91-93/100

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2019
12x75cl
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£727.07

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Fine silky white fruits with flecks of cool green herbs, the St Aubin Les Combes has a well-defined and delicate bouquet that opens up with aromas of flowers and white honey. Taut and intense on the palate it nicely straddles the line between silky attractive fruit and clear, crisp acidity. A nicely fresh, moreish St Aubin that delivers a great deal of pleasure.

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

91-93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2019 Saint-Aubin Les Combes 1er Cru is certainly more expressive on the nose than the La Charmois with vivacious yellow plum and citrus peel notes, becoming increasingly floral with hints of camomile developing in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and linear, just a slight reduction towards the finish but delivers in terms of persistence. Superb.

drinking window 2022 - 2032

date of review 12/2020

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.