Domaine de la Croix Senaillet - Saint Véran Les Rochats 2022
1*Étoile
Hachette
92/100
Vinous
“This Hachette-starred wine is made from a plot of Chardonnay vines that are about fifty years old: notes of flowers, acacia honey, and white peach blend together beautifully.”
“The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Rochats comes from pinker limestone soils. It retains the lovely bouquet I found last year: yellow plum, hints of honeycomb—somewhat more subdued than the Les Buis cuvée, but with far greater complexity. The palate is lively and crisp on the attack, with richness effortlessly balanced by silvery acidity, leading to a lively and vibrant finish. Recommended. 2026–2040” (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
A clear, bright golden-yellow color
Nose
Delicate and highly aromatic, the fruity notes blend with a subtle hint of minerality, thanks to its location on the slopes of the Solutré rock
Palate
Elegant, with superb balance, great suppleness, and a freshness that lingers in a beautiful, aromatic finish marked by floral and mineral notes, all with great finesse
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
Serve with roasted turbot, scallops, pike quenelles...
Decanter
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
This wine captivates with its delicate bouquet (mineral notes, white flowers, fresh honey) and its full-bodied, rich palate, balanced by just the right amount of freshness. 2024–2028
About the estate:
Domaine de la Croix Senaillet was founded in 1969 by Maurice Martin, who gradually shifted from mixed farming to viticulture. In 1990, his son Richard took over the family estate, and was joined by his brother Stéphane in 1992. The property, which originally covered 6.5 hectares, has expanded to 25 hectares today, spread across 52 plots that have been certified organic since 2010. Building on their experience, in 2015 the brothers acquired Dom. de Mont Épin in Clessé (13 hectares).
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Rochats comes from lighter-colored limestone soils. It retains the lovely bouquet I noticed last year: yellow plum, hints of honeycomb—somewhat more subdued compared to the Les Buis cuvée, but with far greater complexity. The palate is lively and crisp on the attack, with its richness effortlessly balanced by silvery acidity, leading to a lively and vibrant finish. Recommended. 2026–2040
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHEL R. Posted on January 10, 2026
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Review by Mr. HUGO D. Posted on June 16, 2025
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