Saint-Aubin Le Charmois

Saint-Aubin Le Charmois is a sub-region in Saint-Aubin, France.

Growers build the wines around Chardonnay, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir.

Vines root into clay and limestone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and valley floor.

Dry white wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bright acidity and floral notes and potential for complexity and aging.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine Bruno Colin, Domaine Jean-Claude Bachelet et Fils, Domaine Paul Pillot and Domaine Ramonet.

Pour them alongside seafood, chicken, creamy sauces and light pasta dishes.

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Bright acidity and floral notes, Potential for complexity and aging.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Arnaud Baillot Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Au Pied du Mont Chauve Le Charmois Blanc, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Au Pied du Mont Chauve Le Charmois Rouge, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Chantal Martin Domaine l'Embellie Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Andre Moingeon & Fils Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Bruno Colin Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France
• Domaine Hubert Bouzereau-Gruere et Filles Le Charmois, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France

At the table.

• seafood
• chicken
• creamy sauces
• light pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 10 to 12°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Saint-Aubin Le Charmois: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Saint-Aubin guide.