DOMAINE HENRI & GILLES BUISSON

The neighbouring lieu-dit to Sous la Velle, Sous Roche is planted to Pinot Noir. This is a west-facing plot of 60-year-old vines, at 380m elevation. Lots of whole bunch spice aromas here – a soaringly pretty nose of roses and exotic spices. The medium-bodied palate is open and beguiling, with pure raspberry and supple tannins, lifted by fresh acidity. A charmer of a wine, which can be approached early but will repay cellaring. 13% abv.

We have managed to secure a small amount of the domaine’s Corton Renardes, from the previous vintage, 2020. This esteemed east-facing grand cru lies some 15km to the north-east of Saint-Romain, on the other side of Beaune. 60-year-old vines, at 300m above sea level. Darker and meatier than the Saint-Romain Rouge Sous Roche, but with a similar aromatic playfulness and lightness of touch. The raspberry- and blackberry-fruited palate is supple and fine-boned, with sappy spices and fresh mint. 13.5% abv.