In the glass
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
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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.
- 1988 — Chateau Romanin recast as biodynamic estate
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau Romanin
- 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.