Château de la Roulerie - Les Aunis 2009
Rating: Wine Spectator 93/100, Gold Medal Paris 2011
The Aunis reveals itself to the nose in successive layers, starting with floral and vegetal aromas, followed by white fruits (vine peach, pear, quince...) and citrus fruits (grapefruit)... Rich, smooth and persistent, with a character that is very typical of the grape variety, its vintage and its fabulous terroir.
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Eye
very intense golden yellow color
Nose
reveals itself in successive hints of floral (lime blossom) and vegetal aromas, followed by white fruits (vine peach, pear, quince, etc.) and citrus fruits (grapefruit)
Mouth
Richness, smoothness, and persistence—a combination of characteristics that is very typical of the grape variety, its vintage, and its fabulous terroir.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2030 and beyond
Food and wine pairings
A wonderful, indulgent wine that pairs well with foie gras, gizzard or duck breast salads, crème brûlée, and warm pies (apple or pear)...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, consistent with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Philippe Germain—brother of Thierry Germain, from the Roches Neuves estate in Saumur-Champigny—also works with Chenin, on schist terroirs! He cultivates 37 hectares organically (out of a total of 43), in a magnificent setting, with the château overlooking the Saint-Aubin valley. Finer pressing, slightly less ripeness at harvest for the whites, and less sulfur in the winemaking process were the adjustments that greatly improved the estate, which became part of the Germain family in 1996. Philippe took over the reins in 2004 with the firm intention of raising it to the highest level. From 2010 onwards, the turning point became apparent and the wines gained in depth and brilliance. This is a reliable address, driven by care and hard work. Well done!
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2024 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
Managed by Philippe and Marie Germain since 2004, Ch. de la Roulerie owes its prestige to its sweet wines produced in the commune of Saint-Aubin-de-Luigné. The same rigor is applied to the vinification of red wines. The vineyard, which is organically farmed, covers 40 hectares.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
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