Château Romanin - Les Baux de Provence La Chapelle 2019
Médaille d'Argent
Decanter
"Warm, tannic, and bursting with fruit (plum, blackcurrant, tapenade), we are charmed by this generously oaked wine, made for the table, which can be enjoyed now after decanting. A good wine." (La Tulipe Rouge 2024, "Encore" category)
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Eye
Garnet color, beautiful brilliance
Nose
After opening, warm, notes of cherry jam, garrigue, after aeration, vanilla, raspberry, cedar
Mouth
After opening, slightly astringent, blackberry, strawberry, white pepper, chocolate, after aeration, more supple on the palate, retaining some astringency, with added notes of vanilla and Basque cake, remarkably mellow tannins, tobacco finish.
Serve
at 17-18°C
Open
Decant in winter, at least three hours before serving.
Drink from
Spring 2024, so that the heat opens it
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with leg of lamb, beef stew, cheese, or venison roasted for seven hours with spices, accompanied by sun-ripened vegetables and grilled baby potatoes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
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.
Decanter
Rated wine (2021 guide) Silver Medal - 92/100
About wine:
Expressive nose of blackberry and leafy blueberry. On the palate, pure black fruits, cooked prunes, and a long mineral finish. A modern and heady style.
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
3-star estate (very high-quality production)
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.
Customer rating
4/5
out of 10 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 12/27/2023
A cuvée with a heady, sappy, and rustic profile. The palate is built around solid, dense tannins that release a concentrated substance with a slight underlying harshness, imbued with black fruits in alcohol, licorice, spices, and notes of undergrowth. The finish is slightly dry, marked by limestone. Admittedly, it is complex, but at a high price and in any case very different from its older brother "Le Grand Vin." Best consumed without too much delay. Not really convincing for my taste, this slightly austere wine was served after essential decanting, with a roast pork with sage and carrots. Rating = 3.4.
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