At a glance

Producer

Domaine Henri Latour & Fils

Region

Saint-Romain, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$40-$60

Tasting profile

Crisp apple, lemon zest, white blossoms, wet stone/slate minerality with a touch of hazelnut and gentle oak.

Evolution: With 2-5 years, develops rounder mouthfeel, richer stone fruit (peach, yellow apple), subtle honeyed notes, nuanced toast/vanilla from well-integrated oak.

At peak: Elegant balance of citrus/mineral drive with just-matured orchard fruit. Tertiary complexity appears by year 5-7: toasted nuts, subtle cream, lingering salinity.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-High (vivid, supporting aging)

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Around 13% ABV

Aging potential

Moderate for white Burgundy from a reputable domaine and lieu-dit; best within 8-10 years from vintage, with peak between 3-7 years

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2041

Optimal window

2024 to 2044

Current status

Entering youth, just post-bottling

Current condition

Fresh, lively, with primary fruit and minerality dominant; showing early complexity characteristic of well-made Saint-Romain Chardonnay

Saint-Romain 'Le Jarron' is a high-quality lieu-dit with limestone-rich soils, lending minerality and structured acidity. 2022 is a warm but balanced vintage, giving the wine both clarity and ripeness. From a reputable family estate, this Chardonnay is built to shine young but can develop complexity for a decade, slightly beyond the regional norm for Saint-Romain thanks to skilled viticulture.

Food pairing

Ideal with roast chicken, seared sea scallops, creamy shellfish pastas, Comté or mild goat cheese, and dishes featuring mushrooms or light truffle flavors.

Serving

Serving temperature

11-13°C / 52-55°F

Decant

Yes (20-30 minutes) — To aerate and open up youthful fruit, accentuate minerality, and soften expressive acidity.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Manual harvest, vineyard biodiversity respected, minimal use of chemicals (focus on copper/sulfur treatments only as needed), use of cover crops and natural grass between rows, prioritization of local suppliers for packaging, selective oak barrel sourcing from responsibly managed French forests.

Domaine Henri Latour & Fils is a traditional Burgundian estate favoring sustainable viticulture (lutte raisonnée). Fields are managed to encourage natural pest controls and soil health, with limited intervention. No herbicides, judicious use of natural treatments, and hand harvesting help biodiversity. No official organic or biodynamic stamp, but farming is responsible and trending more sustainable yearly. Packaging is classic (glass, natural cork), which carries typical environmental impacts. Overall, above-average sustainability for the region and vintage.