Saint-Romain
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The 2020 vintage is a unique vintage. It is marked by historic precocity from budburst, with an advance of 3 weeks, until the harvest which took place entirely in the month of August. High temperatures associated with a lack of precipitation cause a significant water deficit as well as evapotranspiration phenomena in July and August. The absence of rain, on the other hand, allows the health of the grapes to be very satisfactory. The particular conditions of this vintage generate wonderful balances.
Vineyard
Pretty village overlooking la Côte de Beaune and turning its back on the vineyards of les Hautes Côtes. Planted on brown and limestone soil where the rock is deep, the vines have to be brought to a certain maturity obtained at the end of the season. Our vintage is produced from the terroirs of En Poillange, La Perrière, Combe Bazin, en Chevrot and Sous le Château.
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grapes
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes (Kieselgur)
12 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel tank) 100 % oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)
12,70% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
The wine colour is pale yellow, aromas of white flowers, yellow fruits (mirabelle) dominated by minerality. The palate offers a certain liveliness softened with age.
Food pairings
Ideal with raw fishes, grilled poultry or soft cheese as Camembert.
temperature
10-12°C
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