2018 St Romain Sous la Velle
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The 2020 Saint-Romain Sous La Velle comes from south-orientated vines grown on deeper clay soils. Wild peach and apricot blossom on the nose with a hint of passion fruit, the palate is well-balanced with citrus peel and lime. Nicely focused on the finish, this will be difficult to resist in its youth. (NM)
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The Buisson brothers' 2018 Saint-Romain Sous la Velle has turned out brilliantly, wafting from the glass with notes of mandarin, crisp Anjou pear, freshly baked bread and green apple. Medium to full-bodied and satiny but incisive, it's deep and complete, with racy acids, fine concentration and a long, elegantly mineral finish. Tightly wound, this should blossom with a year or two in bottle. It's one of the finest wines I've ever tasted from Saint-Romain.
About the producer
The Buisson family's roots in Saint-Romain date to the 12th century. Today, brothers Franck and Frédérick Buisson lead the domaine, with Frédérick bringing modern expertise from work with top names like Leflaive and Boisset to elevate this historic Burgundy estate.