Saint-Romain

Location

At the foot of the high cliff, the village of Saint-Romain is located in the central part of the Côte de Beaune at the level of Meursault in Côte-d'Or.

Soil The vineyards are facing south/southeast and north/northeast on steep slopes and on excellent soils with a variable composition: marly, limestone, with clayey layers in some places.

Grape variety 100 % Chardonnay.

Vinification Manual harvesting, grape sorting, slow and gently pressing respecting the fruit. Aging on fine lees in oak barrels (20% new barrels) for 14 to 16 months.

Robe Pretty pale yellow color with silver highlights.

Nose Fresh and delicate bouquet dominated by white flowers like hawthorn or honeysuckle, a touch of lychee and mineral nuances.

Palate Consistency in the mouth with the nose expressing good floral homogeneity and leaving a nice freshness in the mouth on the finish.

Serve with Classic pairing: Fish in parchment. Unusual pairing: Quails stuffed with figs and walnuts.

Serve at Service temperature: between 12 and 14°C.

Cellaring potential To be enjoyed young on the fruit or to be kept for 3 to 5 years.