Episode 18: Olivier Lamy (Domaine Hubert Lamy) on High Density Plantings in Burgundy

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English - June 08, 2021 14:46 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
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Today I speak with Olivier Lamy of Domaine Hubert Lamy in Saint Aubin, Burgundy. Olivier is one of Burgundy’s cult winemakers and a pioneer in the return to high density plantings.

Olivier discusses the history of plantations in Burgundy and Champagne, the practical choices that led to a lowering of the vine densities after phylloxera, and how his vines yield better quality grapes and perform better in warmer vintages.

Photo by: Gretchen Greer