H. et G. Buisson - Saint-Romain Combe Bazin 2020
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Robert Parker
"Immediate pleasure
"Notions of rich cherries, berries, loamy soil and bitter chocolate foreshadow the Saint-Romain Combe Bazin 2020, a medium- to full-bodied, lively and refined wine framed by powdery tannins and lively acids. This cuvée from younger vines is usually the most immediate red in the range, but in the 2020 vintage, it seems to have acquired another dimension of seriousness." (Wine Advocate 2022) A charming, crisp Pinot that offers beautiful dimension and immediate pleasure.
Features
Estate
Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson
Cuvée
Combe Bazin
Vintage
2020
Designation
Saint-Romain
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Calcosol on Saint-Romain marl, brown clay soil, parcel located just above the combe, at 360 metres.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual in crates with sorting on tables
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
Bright red color
Nose
Very expressive, revealing notes of cranberries and tart red berries, followed by ripe fruit after a few years' ageing.
Mouth
Expresses a fine balance between minerality and roundness, exuberant fruitiness and finesse.
Serve
At 14-15°C, decant if necessary if the wine is still too young.
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with chicken terrine, Burgundy parsley ham, bouchées à la reine, omelette aux bolets and fondue bourguignonne.
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) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Notions of rich cherries, berries, loamy soil and bitter chocolate foreshadow the Saint-Romain Combe Bazin 2020, a medium- to full-bodied, lively and refined wine framed by powdery tannins and lively acids. This cuvée from younger vines is usually the most immediate red in the range, but in the 2020 vintage it seems to have acquired another dimension of seriousness.
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
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