Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, almond, Mediterranean herbs

Palate: lemon, dried apricot, fennel, saline minerality

Demeter biodynamic Alpilles white from Rolle, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. Honeyed-yet-mineral; part-oak weight on a saline spine.

What it pairs with

  • Roast Bresse chicken with herbs
    Rich poultry and herb butter find the wine's beeswax weight and saline drive.
  • Grilled bream with thyme
    Mediterranean white fish and herb meet the wine's white peach and lemon palate.
  • Soft goat cheese with herbs
    Fresh goat cheese picks up the wine's almond and Mediterranean-herb register.

History

Chateau Romanin's white is bottled as IGP Alpilles since Rolle is not permitted in the Les Baux AOC. The blend uses Rolle, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, with partial oak ageing for textural weight.

  1. 1988: Chateau Romanin recast as biodynamic estate

Facts

Producer
Chateau Romanin · visiting guide
Grapes
Rolle, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Classification
IGP Alpilles
Oak
Fermented and aged in stainless steel and old oak barrels for 8 to 10 months
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 35 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau Romanin Blanc

What does Chateau Romanin Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, almond and Mediterranean herbs on the nose; lemon, dried apricot, fennel and saline minerality on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long mineral finish.

When should I drink Chateau Romanin Blanc?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The partial oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles open with 30 minutes in the glass.

What food pairs with Chateau Romanin Blanc?

Roast Bresse chicken with herbs is the canonical pairing. Grilled bream with thyme and soft goat cheese are equally strong matches.

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