Saint Romain Bertrand Ambroise 2020

Saint Romain, Bertrand Ambroise, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2020

Grape: 100% Chardonnay, partially oaked

Lovely honeyed nose of blossom, beautifully clean in its scent, with notes of citrus and apple. The taste is medium bodied with a balanced combination of fruit acidity and flavour intensity. 

The estate at Premeaux-Prissey, a small village near Nuits-Saint-George, has been in production since the 18th century and has been farming organically since 2013. Bertrand and Martine Ambroise have handed over much of the day to day running of the estate to their children, François and Ludivine. The estate style is one of rich, opulent whites and full-bodied, powerful reds that age spectacularly. Around 12 years ago Bertrand dug up the Pinot on this plot and replaced the vines with Chardonnay. The Chablis-like soil of the plot leads to a wine which is rich, not too much oak with a beautifully fresh balanced acidity.

"Attractive hint of reduction on the nose. Zesty, orange-box notes. Very St-Romain. Fine acidity keeps everything fresh and lively."

15.5/20 points, Andy Howard MW, Jancisrobinson.com, January 2022

A wine that will go well with fish dishes, as well as salad with light meat.