After working alongside his father for several years, Antoine has officially been in charge of this prestigious estate since 2007. Although Francois has been enjoying his retirement for a few years now, he can still be found in the vineyards and cellar almost daily to assist his son. With Antoine's arrival, the style of the wines has changed slightly. Through a few minor changes during winemaking, they have become more accessible and refined, without losing character. Antoine prefers to work with finer lees than his father. Furthermore, he bottles the wine in April/May of the second year following the harvest. These are just details, but the quality of the wines has improved further as a result. The Saint-Aubin Sur Le Sentier du Clou 1er Cru has a tightly wound, flinty/smoky bouquet that opens up beautifully in the glass, but at this moment there is only a hint of reduction. The palate is well-balanced with a soft start and light tropical notes mixed with lemon peel, leading to a powerful, mouth-filling finish