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17¼/20
Pascal Clément Saint Romain 2014
Burgundy, FranceFrom Saint Romain, a region larger and less well known than Saint-Aubin (thus a hidden gem for value-seekers), this was native fermented in foudres, where it was held for a year. Pascal, well known for his exceptional white wines, loves using older large barrels for his whites, as he feels it brings out the saltiness in the wine. Pascal also never uses batonnage on his wines, leaving them on full lees in barrels after pressing. 2014 was a very small vintage, and its concentration is evident here. Quite reductive up front, with earth, herbals, and ample salinity through the finish. This is a simple, perfect equation where acidity + reduction = awesome. This fuller bodied white, silken on the palate, positively hums on the finish, thanks to the limestone soils. So much in youth still, knit tight with energy and longevity ahead. Powerful.Tasted: 08 November 2019Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:Grape: Chardonnay
