Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain 'La Combe Bazin' 2023 2012 complemented by nuances of walnuts

complemented by nuances of walnuts and fresh brioche

Raffaele’s “Piante a Lapio” is truly outside of category

and fresh cheeses such as goat’s cream cheese

with deep roots in gravelly

and blue fruits that feel as good as they taste while nuances of chocolate and spice show up in the finish

Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain 'La Combe Bazin' 2023 2012 complemented by nuances of walnutsPlanted in the 1920s, this 102 year old vineyard is the domaines oldest and the second vineyard photo above with the fall colors and cliffs in the background. At 350 meters altitude on limestone slopes. 15% new barrels for 18 months. 87 90 pts Jasper Morris 80 years old+ vines which the Rougeots have had en fermage for thirty years. First up there is less in the way of aroma evident on the nose, a softer fruit perhaps, very pure ripe orchard fruit,