This is Saint-Veran with a little extra spark in its step. From Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau, La Roche lives up to its name, shaped by limestone-rich soils that give the wine both lift and quiet intensity. The 2023 opens fresh and expressive, with notes of citrus peel, white peach, and green apple, all carried by a clean, zesty line that keeps things moving. There is a lovely sense of balance here. The fruit feels ripe but never heavy, and the texture has just enough softness to round out the edges without dulling the energy. A subtle mineral note lingers in the background, giving the wine its sense of place and making each sip feel grounded rather than glossy. This is the kind of bottle that works just as well at the table as it does on its own. Pour it with roast chicken, seafood, or simple vegetables, and let it do what it does best. Clear, lively, and quietly satisfying, it is a reminder of how rewarding Saint-Veran can be when handled with care.
