H. et G. Buisson - Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2020
Burgundy
White
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Drink or Keep
92+/100
Robert Parker
"The most intense of the estate's Saint-Romains".
"The terrific Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2020 blends aromas of orange zest and crisp orchard fruit with notes of cake spice, custard, white flowers and youthful reduction. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny and racy, with lively acidity and a long, chalky finish, this is a light, ethereal white Burgundy of real class and distinction" (Wine Advocate 2022).
Features
Estate
Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson
Cuvée
Sous le Château
Vintage
2020
Designation
Saint-Romain
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Colluviosol soils on limestone, south-facing parcel located beneath the ruins of an ancient château, 370 metres up the hillside, 30-year-old vines.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual in crates
Winemaking
Long alcoholic fermentation in barrel with indigenous yeasts. Temperature control. Complete malolactic fermentation
Breeding
12 months in French oak barrels (10% new barrels, 90% barrels from 1 to 6 wines)
Alcohol content
13 %
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow with green highlights
Nose
Bouquet of white flowers, toast, ripe yellow fruit, apricot, peach, spicy and mineral notes. Will develop delicious white truffle aromas if left to age for 8-10 years.
Mouth
Subtle harmony between the sunny ripeness of the climate and the rusticity of its soil: a powerful, structured wine, full of richness with body and substance.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with foie gras, creamy fish, shellfish in sauce, blanquette, regional charcuterie, pike-perch, pike, white meats and strong cheeses (Epoisses très fait, Munster, Roquefort).
Domain Henri and Gilles Buisson
Saint-Romain
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain rated (2023 guide) 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (guide 2022) 92+/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The terrific Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2020 blends aromas of orange zest and crisp orchard fruit with notes of cake spice, custard, white flowers and youthful reduction. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny and racy, with lively acidity and a long, chalky finish, this is a light, ethereal white Burgundy of real class and distinction.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers 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 domains vineyards 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 deserve their first star.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. SYLVAIN L. Published on 23/08/2023
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Note and review by M. GERARD P. Published on 16/07/2023
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