Burgundy
Domaine Alain Gras - Saint-Romain - Les Cinq Climats - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Saint-Romain
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Domaine rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine:
Blended from various terroirs of the appellation across just over 3 hectares, the 2022 White Saint-Romain Les Cinq Climats is a pure delight of mastery and indulgence. It's an evocative white wine, with notes of ripe fruits complemented by a slightly exotic touch, draped in beautiful freshness and, most notably, a generous mouthfeel. Its rich and opulent character makes it simply irresistible.Vinification:
Hand-harvested. Blend of five terroirs in the Saint-Romain appellation: "Sous la Velle", "Poillange", "La Croix Neuve", "Le Jarron" and "Le Village Haut", with a total surface area of 3ha 66a et 68ca. 20 to 30% de-stemmed grapes, pneumatic pressing, temperature control. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in barrels. Aged for 12 months in barrels (20% new) and vats.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.Food and wine pairing:
Sole meunière, pan-fried scallops, cod fillet with lemon butter.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029.
The Domaine Alain Gras, the crowning jewel of Saint-Romain, has been thriving insolently through the decades. This flagship estate, which has elevated the appellation's presence on the menus of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants, passionately and fervently champions the wines of the Côte de Beaune, also owning vineyards in Meursault, Auxey-Duresses, and Pommard.
Today, the legacy is confidently carried on by Arthur Gras, the son of the house. Without a doubt, he will continue to produce straightforward, impeccably crafted, and immediately delightful wines, capable of standing toe-to-toe with the greatest terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.