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Saint-Romain
La Croix Neuve
Parcel at the bottom of the valley, planted on shallow calcareous lithosol. This soil, poorly suited to water retention, gives the wine a pronounced mineral character.
Appellation
Saint-Romain
Region
Côte de Beaune
Type
Still Dry White Wine
Soil
Calcareous lithosol
Grape Variety
Chardonnay 100 %
Harvest
By Hand
Ageing
40 % oval concrete vat · 60 % demi-muid 500 L (20 % new oak) · 1 year then 3 to 4 months in stainless steel
Cellaring
3 to 6 years
Tasting
Colour
Pale gold with green highlights.
Nose
Linden blossom and white flowers, underscored by crisp mineral notes.
Palate
A frank minerality on the attack. With time, the wine rounds out and reveals a delicate richness whilst retaining its energy.
Serving
Temperature
12–14 °C
Food Pairings
Delicate pan-fried or steamed fish, omelettes, poached eggs, marinated vegetables. Soft cheeses.