2022 | Armand Heitz Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Castets" | Côte de Beaune | France

A stony, mineral Saint-Aubin premier cru from a biodynamic star — old-vine Chardonnay with real class.

Armand Heitz farms his family's Côte de Beaune crus biodynamically from a Chassagne-Montrachet base, within a polyculture system that includes cattle and cover crops. "Les Castets" is a top Saint-Aubin premier cru on a southeast-facing hillside — old vines, 100% Chardonnay, made in a pure, mineral, lightly-oaked style that rewards a few years in the cellar.

Premier cru white Burgundy from a rising biodynamic name is a smart cellar buy. Pure, mineral, old-vine Chardonnay → Saint-Aubin has been climbing for a decade → at $159.99 you're drinking premier cru white Burgundy with real pedigree.

• 100% Chardonnay
• Saint-Aubin 1er Cru "Les Castets" — Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
• Armand Heitz — biodynamic, polyculture; old vines
• Southeast-facing hillside; subtle oak

White peach, citrus and almond over creamy oak and a stony, mineral finish, with silky texture and bright acidity. Translation: pure, mineral premier cru Chardonnay — ripe citrus and stone fruit framed by subtle oak and a saline, chalky cut.

A benchmark Saint-Aubin premier cru from a biodynamic star. Exactly the white for roast chicken, richer fish, or the cellar.