Château Romanin 2008
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
89/100
Wine Spectator
"Initial nose of red fruits, mingling with notes of incense upon aeration; followed by spicy notes and black fruits. On the palate, the attack is clean, firm, and smooth. The tannins are silky, with notes of licorice coating the palate." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau). A beautiful bottle!
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Eye
deep garnet color
Nose
black fruit and spices with a hint of animal notes
Mouth
Frank, dense, and structured. Supple tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
goes very well with game, Provençal-style stew
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
The structure is dense and supple with spicy tannins, and the finish is lively and fresh.
About the estate:
Hidden at the foot of the north face of the Alpilles, in a magical and spectacular setting worthy of a James Bond film, this 58-hectare estate now belongs to the Charmolüe family, former owners of Château Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe Cru Classé. Cultivated as close to nature as possible, the vineyard finds its rhythm in biodynamics, the progression of the wines is clearly perceptible and their purity undeniable. Since 2018, a brand new winery has complemented the spectacular historic winery, allowing the wines to continue to progress.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Former owners of Ch. Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe classified growth, Anne-Marie and Jean-Louis Charmolüe acquired this vast estate (250 hectares) with a long history in 2006, located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The vineyard covers 58 hectares, cultivated biodynamically since 1988, and the wines are aged in a monumental cellar, carved into the rock and designed like a Gothic cathedral.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good)
3-star estate (very high-quality production)
About wine:
Initial nose of red fruits, mingling with notes of incense when aerated; followed by spicy notes and black fruits. On the palate, the attack is clean, firm, and smooth. The tannins are silky, with notes of licorice coating the palate.
About the estate:
In the heart of the Alpilles, the sixty or so hectares are home to many red grape varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, etc.) and white grapes (Rolle, etc.) from the Mediterranean and elsewhere (Cabernet Sauvignon), all grown using biodynamic methods. The grapes are vinified in a rather unusual location: an underground cathedral. The estate, acquired in 2006 by Jean-Louis Charmolüe (Château Montrose, in Saint-Estèphe), benefits from the advice of Bordeaux oenologist Denis Dubourdieu.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. SILVERE L. Published on 09/19/2016
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