Presentation
Located in Saint-Aubin, the family's birthplace, Domaine Larue spans 17 hectares and covers four prestigious villages: Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, and Aloxe-Corton. Managed by Denis and Didier Larue, accompanied by their sons Bruno and Vivien, this family estate combines tradition and modernity. The new generations bring a renewed vision of viticultural practices while remaining faithful to the values passed down for several decades. The meticulous work in the vineyards, combining reasoned cultivation and respect for the terroir, allows for the production of wines of great finesse and pure expression. Vinification is precise and low-intervention, with carefully controlled barrel aging. The estate's wines stand out for their balance, aromatic intensity, and aging potential, perfectly illustrating the nobility of the Côte de Beaune terroirs. The harmonious association between ancestral know-how and innovation ensures the wines of the estate a unique signature, marked by elegance and aromatic depth.
Location
The terroir is located above the hamlet of Gamay, beneath the Roche Dumay cliff that overlooks the village. It consists of seven south-east-facing plots situated mid-slope at an average altitude of 340 meters, on white marl soil with a strong limestone component. These Chardonnay vines were first planted in 1952. Additional plantings followed in 1969, 1973, 1985, 1994, and most recently in 2020. The vineyard is planted at a density of 10,000 vines/ha across a total surface of 94 ares 25.
Terroir
White marl soil with a limestone dominance.
In the vineyard
Pruned in simple Guyot style and debudded in spring, the vines are meticulously cultivated. The soil is worked mechanically (hilling, un-hilling, shallow ploughing). During summer, disease control is conducted sustainably.
Winemaking
After precise monitoring of maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested and transported in small bins to the winery. The harvest is gently crushed, the juice flows into a pneumatic press, and is then settled. The must is gravity-fed into oak barrels for fermentation. The entire cuvée is aged in barrels, 20% of which are renewed each year.
Ageing
After 10 months of ageing on fine lees, the wine is blended, fined, and lightly filtered before bottling.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 5 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 11–13°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sous Roche Dumay has a bright appearance with green highlights and a distinctly mineral nose (flint, gunpowder stone). On the palate, it shows plenty of substance and structure. This is a wine with strong personality.
Visual appearance
Bright with green reflections
At nose
Highly mineral (flint, gunstone)
On the palate
Fleshy, structured, and full of character
Food pairings
Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Sous Roche Dumay from Domaine Larue is an elegant, vibrant white wine made from Chardonnay. Here are some food pairing suggestions to enhance this wine:
Oily Fish: Grilled salmon or tuna match beautifully with the wine’s minerality and freshness.
Shellfish: Langoustines, prawns, and scallops are excellent pairings.
Poultry: Roast Bresse chicken or creamy chicken dishes complement the richness and complexity of the wine.
Pasta: Salmon and spinach pasta or salmon quiche also make great companions.
Soft Cheeses: Cheeses like Brie or Camembert pair nicely with this wine.