2018 St Romain
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A paragon of balance in a warm vintage. The aroma is a complex mix of stony, spicy and citrus. Perhaps a little herbal but not at all green. The oak spice shows more on the palate, fresh, tangy, powerful in length rather than breadth. GV in the Burgundy context if not in the world context. (JH)
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Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Notes of green orchard fruit, white flowers and wheat toast introduce Haisma's 2018 Saint-Romain, a medium-bodied, fleshy but crisp wine with a pretty core of fruit and bright balancing acids. This has turned out nicely.
Two lieux-dits, Le Jarron and Le Village. These were bottled separately in 2013 and 2014, but now they are working well together, blending the bolder Village with the mineral-style Jarron. Mostly fermented in 15–20% new barriques, with some 500-litre oak as well. Tank sample. Delicately scented baking spice, with some white flower and bright citrus. Firm acidity gives structure to the wine, with some chalky mineral flavour as a counterpoint to the thread of ripe citrus. Attractive. (TJ)
The 2018 Saint Romain Village is a blend of two vineyards, Le Jarron and Village. It has a perfumed bouquet of red apples, light peach and hints of apricot blossom. The palate is medium-bodied with a lovely saline entry, a fine line of acidity and a precise finish. This is exactly what a Saint Romain should be.