Benjamin Leroux Saint-Romain Sous le Château 2022

Leroux’s Saint-Romain hails from 0.5 hectares (split into two parcels) in the lieu-dit of Sous le Château. Organically farmed, the two parcels are 60 and 20 years old. The stony, rugged soils are typical of Saint-Romain’s terroir, yet the site is well protected from the northern winds, and the plethora of stones on the soil’s surface radiate heat. Vinification was half in foudres and half in 300-litre barrels. It’s a lovely wine: fleshy and open yet, again, with good racy cut.