The 2022 Saint-Aubin La Chatenière 1er Cru, a mix of limestone and clay soils with a western exposure, was showing a bit of reduction on the nose and despite swirling, it was difficult to dislodge. The palate is well-balanced with acidity perfectly matched to the intrinsic richness. There are glimpses of patisserie and wild peach, yet they never occlude the DNA of this superb steep vineyard. Very elegant and persistent on the aftertaste, this is Saint-Aubin firing on all cylinders.