Saint-Romain

Location

Saint Romain is a small village southwest of Beaune, in the Côte-d’Or, at the end of a valley that ends in cliffs.

Soil The vines grow on steep south/southeast and north/northeast facing slopes in excellent soil of varying composition: marl, limestone with some clayey layers in areas.

Grape variety 100 % Pinot Noir.

Vinification Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled open vats (28/30°C) with regular punching of the cap followed by 12 to 14 months ageing in oak barrels with at most 15% new oak.

Robe Beautiful deep ruby red in colour.

Nose Aromas of blackcurrant and fresh raspberries as well as some toasted notes and a touch of more animal scents such as leather.

Palate Endowed with gorgeous mouthfeel, this soft wine with its well-integrated tannins boasts overall good balance and intensely fruity lastingness.

Serve with This wine would be perfect with mushroom or seafood-stuffed puff pastry cases, veal chops with shallots or partridge with morel mushrooms. Suitable cheeses would be Brie, Chaource, or Reblochon.

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Cellaring potential From 3 to 5 years.