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H. and G. Buisson - Saint-Romain Sous La Velle 2018

H. et G. Buisson - Saint-Romain Sous La Velle 2018

Saint-Romain|White wine|Organic

4.4/5 (25 customers)

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

17/20

Jancis Robinson

92+/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay

complete

deep

“One of the best Saint-Romain wines I’ve ever tasted (Wine Advocate 2020)”

“The Buisson brothers’ 2018 Saint-Romain Sous la Velle is brilliant, dancing in the glass with notes of mandarin, crisp Anjou pear, fresh bread, and green apple. Dense and silky yet crisp, it is deep and full-bodied, with racy acidity, fine concentration, and a long, elegantly mineral finish. Well-integrated, it should blossom even further with another year or two in the bottle. It is one of the best Saint-Romain wines I have ever tasted.” (Wine Advocate 2020)

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Estate

Domaine Henri et Gilles Buisson

Vintage

Sous la Velle

Vintage

2018

Designation

Saint-Romain

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Chardonnay

Terroirs

Clay soils over marl, 70-year-old vines

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic in conversion

Grape Harvest

Hand-sorted into crates on tables

Winemaking

Whole-cluster harvest, extended alcoholic fermentation with natural indigenous yeasts, aged in barrels, temperature-controlled

Livestock farming

Aged on the lees for 12 months in French oak barrels, 10% of which are new, with the remainder having previously held 1 to 6 vintages

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold in color, light, with green highlights

Nose

Aromatic, fruity, with rich notes of acacia, subtle hints of honeysuckle, light notes of white flowers, subtle hints of apricot, light notes of peach, light notes of toast, and light notes of flint

Palate

Harmonious, intense, full-bodied, with notes of acacia, subtle hints of apricot, and light hints of iodine; mineral, well-structured, good intensity, and a long finish

Serve

At 9-13°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with cold appetizers, ham with parsley, fish in sauce, white meat in sauce, and cheese

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2023 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

Frédérick and Franck Buisson, whose family has lived in the village since the 12th century, represent the eighth generation of winemakers at this historic Saint-Romain estate. Certified by Ecocert since 2012, they practice viticulture and winemaking in the most natural way possible. The red wines, which always contain a small amount of whole clusters, offer a precise expression of their terroir, advocating for the rediscovery of a Saint-Romain that we have rarely seen at this level. The precise whites are no exception.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The Buisson brothers’ 2018 Saint-Romain Sous la Velle is brilliant, dancing in the glass with notes of mandarin, crisp Anjou pear, fresh bread, and green apple. Dense and silky yet crisp, it is deep and full-bodied, with racy acidity, refined concentration, and a long, elegantly mineral finish. Well-integrated, it should blossom even further with another year or two in the bottle. It is one of the best Saint-Romain wines I have ever tasted.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Frédéric, the winemaker, and Franck, the sales manager, run one of the largest estates in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune. Having practiced organic farming—certified since 2009—they made the transition to biodynamic farming in 2018. For the past ten years, they have been following the lunar calendar for bottling. Their meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar allows them to produce deep, distinguished wines that age well. This is an estate that beautifully showcases the Saint-Romain appellation in both red and white wines; the wines are refined, precise, and elegant. A range of wines that fully deserves its first star.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

This wine’s subtle, reserved nose offers earthy notes and a hint of smoke. On the palate, citrusy freshness highlights the wine’s delicate body. Its concentration, subtle texture, yeast-like flavor, and a touch of toasty oak harmonize with this citrusy brightness. It is long and elegant.

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated 17/20

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 25 reviews