Saint-Romain 'Le Jarron' 2022, Domaine Henri Latour

Creamy Côte de Beaune with Meursault allure. The Saint-Romain 'Le Jarron' 2022 from Domaine Henri Latour is a white Burgundy that beautifully showcases the finesse and creaminess of the Côte de Beaune. Located in close proximity to the famous Meursault appellation, this high-altitude, cooler terroir offers wines with a similarly refined and complex character — but at a much more gentle price. This 'Le Jarron' is a textbook example of that authentic Burgundian charm!

In the glass, the wine presents a bright golden-yellow color with a brilliant shimmer. The nose opens with a refined and layered bouquet of white blossoms, fresh citrus, and a touch of fresh almond, elegantly interwoven with notes of toasted hazelnut and subtle baking spices from aged oak. On the palate, its harmonious balance is immediately striking: lively, mineral acidity provides a refreshing and elegant tension, while oak aging and the limestone-rich soils contribute a silky creaminess and a subtle, slightly rich mouthfeel. The finish is long, sophisticated, and persistent, with a signature mineral drive and generous depth reminiscent of a fine Meursault.

Key Highlights

• Terroir: 100% Chardonnay from the specific, limestone-rich plot (lieu-dit) Le Jarron in Saint-Romain (Côte de Beaune). The high altitude and marl-and-limestone soils give this wine its unique freshness, precision, and mineral backbone.
• Winemaking & Ageing: Carefully hand-harvested, gently pressed, and spontaneously fermented. The wine is aged and matured in French oak barrels (a small percentage of which is new) to achieve subtle oak integration and a layered structure without overpowering the fruit.
• Sustainability: Mindful and respectful viticulture by a historic family estate, with minimal intervention in the cellar to ensure pure terroir expression.
• Tasting Profile: Creamy, mineral, layered, and fresh. Notes of white flowers, citrus, almond, toasted hazelnut, fine toast, and a saline, chalky finish.
• Ageing Potential: Highly accessible and expressive now (benefits from short aeration in the glass), but possesses the structure and acidity to cellar gracefully for 5 to 8 years.

Food Pairing

• Fish & Shellfish: Outstanding with finer fish dishes such as pan-seared sea bass, turbot, or grilled sole, and delightful with scallops in a cream sauce.
• Poultry & Veal: Excellent with roasted poultry (such as chicken or guinea fowl) in a creamy wild mushroom sauce, or veal cutlets.
• Vegetarian: Pairs wonderfully with a rich, creamy mushroom risotto or dishes featuring grilled spring vegetables.
• Cheese: A great partner for soft, creamy goat cheese, young Comté, or mild bloomy-rind cheeses.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served around 12°C in generous Burgundy glasses; consider decanting briefly to allow the aromas and texture to open fully.

The Terroir of Saint-Romain 'Le Jarron'

Saint-Romain is nestled in a steep, cliff-lined side valley of the Côte de Beaune, just behind Meursault and Auxey-Duresses. The Le Jarron vineyard is located on one of the steeper slopes dominated by active limestone marl. Due to the relatively high altitude (up to 400 meters), the Chardonnay vines here benefit from cooler nights. In a warmer vintage like 2022, this results in a perfect symbiosis: generous, ripe fruit expression combined with unusually lively, fresh acidity and deep, saline minerality.

About Domaine Henri Latour

Domaine Henri Latour et Fils is a highly regarded family estate with deep roots in Auxey-Duresses, in the heart of the Côte de Beaune. Since 1992, the 15-hectare estate has been led by brothers François and Sylvain Latour, representing the seventh generation of this winemaking family. They combine tradition with modern precision, managing parcels in Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain, and Meursault with great care. Their elegant, terroir-driven wines are regularly featured in the Guide Hachette and praised for their excellent balance and purity.