Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain 'La Combe Bazin' 2023 2012 Raffaele’s “Piante a Lapio” is

Raffaele’s “Piante a Lapio” is truly outside of category

the other varieties were interplanted with red varieties in a number of different vineyards

complemented by nuances of walnuts and fresh brioche

Wine Review Online (95): Châteauneuf du Pape can often produce dense

fresh plum

Domaine Rougeot Saint Romain 'La Combe Bazin' 2023 2012 Raffaele’s “Piante a Lapio” isPlanted in the 1920s, this 102 year old vineyard is the domaines oldest and the second vineyard photo above with the fall colors and cliffs in the background. At 350 meters altitude on limestone slopes. 15% new barrels for 18 months. 87 90 pts Jasper Morris 80 years old+ vines which the Rougeots have had en fermage for thirty years. First up there is less in the way of aroma evident on the nose, a softer fruit perhaps, very pure ripe orchard fruit,