Chateau Romanin Grand Vin by Chateau Romanin

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, violet, leather

Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite, iron

Demeter-certified Les Baux red from Chateau Romanin below the ruins of a 13th-century Templar castle. Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cabernet blend; structured, herb-driven and cellar-worthy.

What it pairs with

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary Firm tannin frames the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the rosemary crust.More wines for lamb →
Daube provencale Slow-braised beef and orange peel find the wine's leather and iron register.More wines for beef stew →
Aged Comte cheese Nutty alpine cheese sits with the wine's blackcurrant and graphite register.More wines for aged hard cheese →

History

Chateau Romanin sits below the ruins of a 13th-century Templar castle at Saint-Remy-de-Provence. The Grand Vin is the estate's flagship Les Baux red, biodynamic since the late 1980s and Demeter-certified, also a member of Biodyvin.

1988Chateau Romanin replanted and recast as a biodynamic estate
1990Estate becomes a founding member of Biodyvin

Facts

Producer: Chateau Romanin · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification: Les Baux-de-Provence AOC
Oak: Aged in oak barrels (partially new) for 15 to 18 months
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window: 4-15 from vintage
First vintage: 1988
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau Romanin Grand Vin

What does Chateau Romanin Grand Vin taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, violet and leather on the nose; blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite and iron on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Chateau Romanin Grand Vin?

Drink between 4 and 15 years from vintage. The 18 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Chateau Romanin Grand Vin?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Daube provencale and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Chateau Romanin

Les Baux de Provence : Wine day Tour : 7 hours

In Les Baux-de-ProvenceViator7 h4.2 from 4 reviewsfrom EUR 1050

We’ll visit the beautiful Alpilles, the ruins of the castle and its medieval village, the olive groves, the Roman town of Glanum, the quarry art and light show (Les Ca...

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