SAINT-ROMAIN 2012

Production area

Saint-Romain is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune. The area of appellation covers 97,16 ha of which 59,74 ha are white grapes and 37,42 ha are red. Though it is located at the foot of a high cliff, Saint-Romain sits high up. This was one of the first places where the Celts and Gallo-Romans planted vines in Burgundy.

Origins

The vineyards are planted on the gentle slope where the vines thrive in excellent soils. The combination of marls and limestone layered with clay are perfect for cultivating the Chardonnay grape. The vines face south/south-east at altitudes of between approximately 280 and 400 metres.

Varietal

100% Pinot Noir

Tasting notes

COLOUR: intense ruby red.
NOSE: very expressive, with aromas of red fruits (currant, raspberry and cherry).
PALATE: elegant with fine tannins, with flavours of ripe red fruits.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes in this vineyard were hand-picked and sorted as soon as they arrived in the winery. They were then pressed in a pneumatic press which allows for optimum extraction of the juice without damaging the fruit. Vinification and ageing took place in oak barrels using 30% new oak. The wine was aged on the lees for 15 months with occasional stirring. It was then racked and blended in stainless steel tanks where it remained for 2 months to complete the ageing process.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with roasted meat and poultry such as duck, stuffed quail or beef tenderloin.

Serving suggestions

Serve between 16° and 17°C

Ageing potential

5 to 7 years

Vintage : 2012

An exceptional vintage!
The winegrowers certainly suffered Mother Nature’s whims in 2012, with hail, shatter, summer rain, sudden shifts in temperature, almost constant humidity, and mildew, both downy and powdery. But a hot and sunny August in Burgundy saved the day and the harvest. As a consequence, yields were very small but the extreme concentration foretells exceptional quality.

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