Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson’s 2023 Saint-Romain “Sous La Velle” is a single-vineyard Chardonnay from the Côte de Beaune, grown on an east-facing slope beneath the hilltop village of Saint-Romain at around 370 meters. The Buisson family has long been associated with the appellation, and the domaine farms organically (with biodynamic practice also referenced by some sources). The wine is listed at about 13% alcohol and comes from old vines—William Kelley notes “two hectares of 60-year-old vines rooted in shallow soil” (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate), while the producer cites a slightly larger holding.

Critically, this is a strongly reviewed 2023 white Burgundy. The standout is James Suckling’s excellent 94-point score, calling it “bright and zingy… with a taut, linear finish,” adding that it is “long and naturally expressive” and made “from organically grown grapes” (jamessuckling.com). Wine Advocate is also high at 93 points, describing “aromas of grapefruit, pear and white peach framed by a deft touch of smoky reduction,” followed by a palate that is “ample and textural” with “plenty of chalky extract,” finishing on “a long, saline, lemon-tinged finish” (William Kelley, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate).

Neal Martin rates it 91–93 points at Vinous, emphasizing precision over volume: a “well-defined nose with lemon, Granny Smith and wet pavement,” and a palate that’s “lively on the entry with Clementine and peach skin notes,” finishing “quite… complex… with fine length.” He also notes it is “certainly spicier than the Perrières” and “a strong follow-up to the excellent 2022” (Vinous).

Jasper Morris (90–91, Inside Burgundy) found it “more backward” on the day due to being “recently sulphured,” but still highlighted “greater depth of fruit” and “excellent length once again.” Overall, expect a mineral-leaning Saint-Romain with citrus and orchard fruit, restrained smoky reduction, and a notably saline, long finish, with the structure to drink now or hold.