2024 Jerome Fornerot, Saint-Aubin, 1er Cru En Remilly Blanc

Jerome Fornerot manages his Saint-Aubin holdings with a focus on low-intervention viticulture, prioritizing soil health and vine longevity to ensure fruit maturity without sacrificing acidity. The En Remilly Premier Cru site sits atop the steep, rocky slopes bordering Puligny-Montrachet, characterized by thin, limestone-heavy soils that force deep root penetration and define the wine's rigorous structural profile. In the cellar, Fornerot utilizes precise aging in a measured proportion of seasoned barrels to integrate the wine’s natural concentration without obscuring its mineral transparency. The resulting Chardonnay possesses a dense, tension-filled mid-palate underpinned by sharp, crystalline acidity and a firm, saline architectural framework. This approach yields a wine defined by its site-specific persistence rather than reductive winemaking or excessive oak influence.