2023 Saint-Romain Sous la Velle, Domaine Barolet-Pernot

This vineyard used to be planted with Pinot Noir, but quite rightly, given the chalky character of the soil, it was replanted with Chardonnay about ten years ago. A third new oak feels about right, and considering that the vines are in their first flush of youth, there is plenty of substance to the wine. Clearly a fine site for Chardonnay. Drink from 2027