A mineral-driven Saint-Romain where bright citrus and subtle toasted oak dance in perfect balance. Acidity forms the spine, holding together layered flavours without either dominating. The altitude and chalkiness of these vineyards—among the highest in the Côte d'Or—deliver a distinctive mineral backbone that lingers beautifully. At 12.5% ABV, this wine drinks with refinement and remarkable food-friendliness.

The Winery — David Moret

Style: Mineral-driven, bright citrus with subtle oak
Taste: Layered white with acidity spine, toasted oak, mineral backbone
Food: Shellfish , white fish , poultry , mushroom, oily fish
Occasion: Date night , gifting
Serve: 12.5% ABV , chill and pour for refinement

David Moret operates as a micro-négociant from his small Beaune cellar, sourcing grapes selectively from top growers since launching his eponymous label in 2000. Though trained in oenology, he gained deep insight into winemaking craft before committing fully to the craft itself. The 2024 vintage proved testing—heavy rain and weak sunshine forced constant vigilance against mildew. Yet late August sun salvaged ripeness, yielding excellent concentration despite lower yields. Whole-bunch pressing and indigenous-yeast fermentation in French oak (20% new) followed eleven months of ageing. Bottled unfiltered and unfined in November, the wine remains alive and may develop sediment—a mark of its integrity.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a working wine for the table, rewarding those who value restraint and precision. Pour alongside poached chicken, steamed fish with butter, soft cheeses like Brie and Saint-Nectaire, or the shellfish and crustaceans it so beautifully complements. Mushroom and truffle dishes sing with it; oily fish finds a natural partner. If you've built a Chardonnay selection, this sits with conviction alongside those discoveries. It represents a genuine return to classic Burgundian conditions—a marked shift from heat-driven recent vintages. Explore the rest of our Beaune whites and the broader France range, and you'll find similar depth at this price point, though few with quite this mineral persistence.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.