Saint-Romain

Sous le Château

Sous le Château is one of the Climats of the Saint-Romain vineyard. It is located under the rocky outcrop which served as a Merovingian necropolis in the 4th century, then as a feudal castle until the 11th century when it was burned down and destroyed. These steeply sloping vines were abandoned after phyloxera and replanted in the 1970s.

After a cold and dry start to the year, temperatures rose quickly at the end of March, triggering a rapid resumption of the growing cycle. A few morning frosts impacted part of the vineyard at the end of April but without major damage. The flowering period takes place in a few days at the beginning of June in superb weather. The summer is hot and sunny but delivers some welcome storm rain to help the plant enter the veraison stage. The harvest takes place at the beginning of September with ideal weather and impeccable health quality of the grapes.

Vineyard

Regarded as the terroir the most accomplished of the A.O.C. Saint Romain. Its exposure towards South-East and its limestone stony soil give a wine of personality mixing rich but subtle aromas.

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

Sol : Calcareous Clay

Production area

23,85 ha

Average age of vines

46 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes

9 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)

13% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Freshness combined with minerality of terroir and a generous personality.

Food pairings

Ideal with pâtés, terrines and potted meat

Serving
temperature

10-12°C

Should be drunk between