Gérard Thomas Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 1997

Gérard Thomas Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 1997: A fairly pale wine. A delightful nose, bearing in mind the outlay on this wine, of smoky, oily, oatmealy oak, together with some fresh honeydew melon aromas. The palate has an elegant balance, the medium body mixing with a fresh. lemony acidity, with a touch of grapefruit, and a rich yet not luscious texture. Lovely lemon and melon fuit, and sensibly applied oak, which sits in harmony with the palate, rather than overpowering it. Finishes very cleanly, with the oak showing through a little. A lovely example of affordable Burgundy. Very good. (18/11/00)