Identity
| Producer | Jean-Pascal Sarnin and Jean-Marie Berrux |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | deep golden hue |
| Aroma | citrus, white flowers, beeswax, pear, honey, almonds, vanilla, melted wood, floral, mineral, apple, apricot, lemon, grapefruit, bread yeast |
| Palate | lively, sapid, balanced, ample, silky texture, fresh palate with subtle honeyed accents, mineral backbone, precise, salivating, elegant, fruity, fine, structured, long finish |
| Finish | long, refined, saline, elegant, persistent, mineral-driven, fresh, clean, fruity, balanced, harmonious, smooth, lingering, complex, refined |
| Food Pairing | shellfish, pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna), mild and soft cheese, cured meat |
| Aging Potential | up to 8 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 1 year in old French oak barrels without racking or bâtonnage, allowing gentle oxygenation without marked wood influence to preserve freshness and character. |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation in old French oak barrels using indigenous yeasts, without addition of sulfur or other oenological inputs. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 300-400 m |
| Soil | marl, limestone, and clay soils |
| Vine Age | 30 years (approximate) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-picked and transported in perforated boxes quickly to the winery to preserve quality. |
Interesting facts
| Sarnin-Berrux is a natural wine producer in Burgundy, committed to organic and biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and traditional winemaking methods. The 2018 Saint Romain Blanc is a mineral-driven Chardonnay from a high-altitude terroir with marl, limestone, and clay soils. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |