This Saint Veran Les Rochats is produced from 50-year-old Chardonnay vines, grown organically on Jurassic-era limestone (Entroque limestone), covered by pebbles that act as a filtering soil. The parcel is southeast facing on half hills.
Clear golden color with light green reflections. The wine has a rich and complex bouquet with a wide array of aromas: pear, nougat, wild peach and kiwi. The mouth is rich and dense bringing freshness with a nice volume and finishing on a light exotic note.
Pairs well with shrimp risotto, sautéed veal with eggplant.
"Notes of ripe peach seem to be channelled into a lemony vision of chalk and freshness on the nose of this wine. The palate repeats this dynamic lemony vision on a concentrated palate. Earthy overtones and a sense of generosity and richness are amplified by concentration and gentle power. - Anne KREBIEHL MW"
- Wine Enthusiast (July 2020), 90 pts
"(from vines near the rock of Solutré): Pale yellow. Sexy, open-knit scents of apple, pear and menthol. Ripe, juicy wine with attractive shape and cut to its orchard fruit and spice flavors. Vibrant, sharply chiseled Saint-Véran with a firm, lively finish featuring noteworthy fruity lift. - Stephen Tanzer"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2017), 89 pts
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (November 2017), 89 pts
This second-generation estate is located in the town of Davayé, in southern Burgundy. The winery was founded by Maurice Martin in 1969. His son, Richard, took over in 1990 and ...
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