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Producer Spotlight: Hubert Lamy
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Overview
In the heart of Saint-Aubin, where steep limestone slopes shape both the landscape and the wine, Domaine Hubert Lamy has quietly built a legacy of precision and authenticity. Established in 1973 by Hubert Lamy, the domaine began in a time when Saint-Aubin stood in the shadow of Puligny- and Chassagne-Montrachet. Through meticulous vineyard work and an unwavering belief in the quality of his terroir, Hubert helped elevate the village’s standing within Burgundy.
When his son Olivier Lamy took over in the mid-1990s, he inherited more than vines—he inherited a philosophy.
Olivier deepened the commitment to low yields and careful vineyard management, planting at extraordinary densities to encourage competition among the vines, resulting in smaller berries of exceptional concentration. His work is guided by the belief that the role of the winemaker is not to dominate nature, but to reveal the vineyard’s true voice.
Today, the domaine’s wines—from the crystalline Saint-Aubin “En Remilly” to finely structured Pinot Noirs—are celebrated for their elegance, precision, and sense of place. They embody the rare balance of heritage and forward thinking, each bottle carrying the quiet confidence of a name that has transformed Saint-Aubin into one of Burgundy’s most compelling stories.
Quick Facts - Hubert Lamy - St Aubin En Remilly
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Region | Saint-Aubin, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France |
Grape Varieties | Chardonnay |
First Vintage | Planted 1989, First vintage 2007 |
Notable Vintages | 2010, 2018, 2019, 2022 |
Average Critic Score | 95–93 points |
Current Market Liquidity | Scarce |
Drinking Window | 20-25 years |
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Analyst Note - From Matthew Small (Head of Investment)
Hubert Lamy has quickly become one of Burgundy’s standout producers, combining exceptional quality with impressive market performance. The domaine’s flagship Saint-Aubin “En Remilly” has delivered a 10-year CAGR of 19.5%, making Lamy one of the region’s best recent performers. The wines’ low regional beta (0.31) adds genuine diversification to a fine wine portfolio, and scarce market liquidity further enhances their appeal. For investors seeking both growth and balance, Hubert Lamy is a compelling choice.
Dinner Party Story
One of Olivier’s boldest moves came around 2000, when he replanted part of Saint-Aubin ‘Derrière Chez Edouard’ at 28,000–30,000 vines per hectare - well above Burgundy’s standard. At first, neighbours thought it was overkill. But today, those ultra-dense plots are the source of some of the domaine’s most celebrated wines - a living testament to Olivier’s daring and deep faith in his land.
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When is the Best Time to Invest in Fine Wine?
The fine wine market has always been a blend of passion and performance. For some, the allure lies in the artistry of the vineyard; for others, it’s the steady, tangible returns that make fine wine a compelling alternative asset.
But here’s the perennial question for investors: when is the right time to invest?
In our latest analysis at WineFi, we examined one of the most sought-after segments of the market—red Burgundy—to see how timing influences returns. We compared all red Burgundy wines in our investment universe to the Liv-ex Burgundy 150 index, the sector’s benchmark, and looked for patterns that could guide smarter entry and exit strategies.
The Findings at a Glance
Our data paints a clear picture of how red Burgundy performs at different stages of its lifecycle:
🚫 Don’t buy on release – On average, red Burgundy underperforms its benchmark in the first few years after release. That means paying top prices straight out of the gate often isn’t the best move for returns-focused investors.
🎯 Sweet spot: Year 6 – Performance begins to accelerate around the sixth year—coinciding with the median start of the wine’s drinking window. From here, returns tend to outpace the benchmark.
📈 Outperformance window: Years 6–25 – During this period, red Burgundy has historically delivered impressive relative gains. By year 25, the mean return in our dataset was 1.8x higher than the benchmark.
⚠️ After year 25: A trickier game – Performance tends to plateau, and volatility increases. As bottles become rarer and more valuable, prices can swing sharply in either direction. This aligns with the median end of red Burgundy’s drinking window, when investment and consumption dynamics shift.
Why This Matters for Investors
Fine wine, unlike many asset classes, is both finite and consumable. Every bottle opened reduces supply, creating scarcity—but also introducing unpredictability as remaining stock becomes fragmented across cellars worldwide.
By aligning purchases with a wine’s drinking window, investors can:
Maximise potential upside by entering when market demand is strengthening.
Reduce downside risk by avoiding the softer performance often seen in the early years.
Plan exits strategically before volatility overtakes predictable growth.
The Limits (and Power) of the Data
While this study looks at the mean performance of all red Burgundy wines in our universe, individual results will vary significantly by producer, vintage, and even format (bottle size). Legendary producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti may defy these trends altogether, while lesser-known estates might follow them more closely.
Still, using drinking windows as a timing tool offers a practical framework for making better-informed decisions—especially for investors building diversified portfolios across regions and styles.
Final Pour
The data tells us that patience pays in fine wine investment—particularly in Burgundy. If you can resist the urge to buy on release and instead enter around year six, history suggests you’ll be swimming with the current rather than against it.
In fine wine, as in life, timing is everything. And for Burgundy lovers, that sixth-year mark might just be the moment when the stars—and the corks—align.
