Domaine de Chassorney Saint Romain Sous Roche 2021
Domaine de Chassorney · Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
At a glance
- Producer
- Domaine de Chassorney
- Region
- Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
- Grape variety
- Pinot Noir
- Wine type
- Red
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Earthy
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $35-$50
Tasting profile
Fresh red berry aromas with hints of earth, spice, and floral notes. The palate shows red cherry, raspberry, and subtle minerality.
Evolution: Will develop more complexity with secondary aromas of forest floor, truffle, and dried herbs while tannins soften.
At peak: At peak, expect a balanced, elegant wine with harmonious fruit, silky tannins, and vibrant acidity.
Structure
- Acidity
- Moderate to high acidity supporting freshness and aging potential
- Tannins
- Medium structure, fine-grained and supple
- Alcohol
- Approximately 13%
- Aging potential
- Good aging potential of 12-15 years, benefiting from the quality terroir and vintage
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2028 to 2040
- Optimal window
- 2025 to 2043
- Current status
- Approaching youthful maturity
- Current condition
- The wine is currently developing aromatic complexity with firm tannins and refreshing acidity.
The wine’s terroir from Saint-Romain’s Sous Roche vineyard and the 2021 vintage’s favorable ripening conditions create a structured yet graceful wine. Acidity and tannin balance predict a peak window from the mid to late 2020s through early 2030s.
Food pairing
Pairs excellently with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted lamb, and aged cheeses. The earthiness complements savory dishes with mushroom or truffle elements.
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C / 61-64°F
- Decant
- Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow the wine’s aromatic complexity to open up and soften youthful tannins.
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 8/10
The producer employs minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar, uses cover crops to enhance soil health, applies natural compost, and practices hand harvesting to reduce damage. Energy use is optimized via solar panels and water conservation techniques are in place through targeted drip irrigation where necessary. Packaging uses lightweight bottles and recyclable materials.
Domaine de Chassorney is committed to environmental stewardship demonstrated by organic certification and biodynamic principles, combined with energy-efficient operations and low-impact packaging. The vineyard’s terroir management focuses on sustainability ensuring long-term soil and ecosystem health.