Saint-Romain „La Combe Bazin“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2022

Wine Description for Saint-Romain „La Combe Bazin“ Sans Sulfite Ajouté AOC 2022 by Rougeot Père & Fils

Character

A natural Burgundy with a clear signature: The absence of added sulphur – „Sans Sulfite Ajouté“ – is no mere fashionable gesture here, but rather an expression of consistent winemaking philosophy. Rougeot Père & Fils trusts in the integrity of the terroir and the quality of the fruit to create a wine that stands without oenological crutches. The result is a vibrant, authentic Chardonnay that reflects the character of its origin unfiltered.

Terroir & Origin

Saint-Romain belongs to the quiet, less glamorous appellations of the Côte de Beaune – and that is its greatest asset. Away from the fuss surrounding Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet, the village sits at an elevation that grants it a cooler, windier microclimate. The vineyard site „La Combe Bazin“ lies in a typical combe cutting – a limestone valley – whose Jurassic limestone soils give the Chardonnay that mineral tension and fresh acidity structure that makes Saint-Romain so distinctive. The 2022 vintage, marked by heat and early ripeness, demanded precise work in the vineyard to preserve freshness and balance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is in its element in Saint-Romain: not lush, not opulent, but rather precise and straightforward. The absence of added sulphur requires impeccable grape quality and meticulous cellar hygiene – both hallmarks of Rougeot Père & Fils, an estate that has championed artisanal care and respectful stewardship for generations. The ageing likely follows Burgundy tradition, with the aim of letting the terroir speak rather than shaping it. At 13.0% alcohol, the wine remains lean and approachable.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The vibrant structure and mineral freshness make this wine an ideal companion for pike-perch fillet with herb butter, chicken in cream sauce or classic Burgundian cuisine. It also unfolds its quiet elegance alongside goat’s cheese, oysters or a simple Oeuf en meurette. A wine for the table – not for the display cabinet.