H. et G. Buisson - Saint-Romain Sous Roche 2016 (Magnum)
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
15,5/20
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
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16/20
RVF
Juicy and greedy, Cuvée Sous Roche is underpinned by a subtle, elegant tannic structure. Already very pleasant!
Features
Estate
Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson
Cuvée
Sous Roche (Magnum)
Vintage
2016
Designation
Saint-Romain
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
limestone soils on Saint-Romain marl
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation with natural indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels, including 10% new barrels, remaining 1 to 6 wines
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep, intense garnet-red colour
Nose
with aromas of cherry, redcurrant and blackcurrant buds, evolving towards undergrowth after a few years.
Mouth
discreetly tannic, time will allow it to round out and acquire an elegant, firm body.
Serve
decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairing
goes well with all poultry and small game birds. After a decade or so, a good cheese platter will bring out the best in it...
Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson
Saint-Romain
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
Frédérick and Franck Buisson, whose family presence in the village dates back to the 12th century, represent the eighth generation of winemakers at this historic Saint-Romain estate. Ecocert-certified since 2012, they develop the most natural viticulture and oenology. The red wines, which still contain some whole bunches, offer a precise vision of their terroir that argues for the rediscovery of a Saint-Romain we haven't often seen at this level. The precise whites are not to be outdone.
Bourgogne Aujourd'hui
Rated 15.5/20 (Vintage 2015)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 16/20 (Vintage 2015) (Very good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
Frédéric, winemaker, and Franck, salesman, manage one of the largest estates in the southern Côte de Beaune. Certified organic since 2009, they will be switching to biodynamic viticulture in 2018. For ten years now, they have been following the lunar calendar for their bottling. Serious work in the vineyard and cellar enables them to produce deep, racy wines that age well. This is an estate that perfectly enhances the Saint-Romain appellation in both red and white, with fine, precise and elegant wines. A range of wines that richly deserves its first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. NICOLAS M. Published on 10/03/2020
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Note and review by M. MANUEL M. Published on 08/09/2018
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