Gevrey-Chambertin’s La Romanée is a premier cru high on the slope, beside a side-valley or combe, which delivers cooling breezes. The domaine has one hectare of vines here, with an average age of over 60 years. Half of the plot was originally planted to Chardonnay before being replaced with Pinot Noir in the 60s. Very shallow soils just 50cm over a gravel and limestone bedrock, making for a naturally low-yielding plot. Rich, dark fruit, which feels old and venerable, sustained by fabulous freshness and grippy tannins on the finish. 15 barrels were made in 2022.
