Château Romanin 2008
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
89/100
Wine Spectator
“Initial aromas of red berries, which blend with notes of incense as the wine breathes; followed by spicy notes and black fruit. On the palate, the attack is clean, firm, and smooth. The tannins are silky, with hints of licorice coating the palate.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau). A fine bottle!
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Eye
deep garnet
Nose
notes of dark fruit and spices with a hint of animal notes
Palate
Open, full-bodied, and well-structured. Supple tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
pairs perfectly with game or a Provençal-style stew
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
The wine has a dense yet supple structure with spicy tannins, and the finish is lively and fresh.
About the estate:
Tucked away 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 is now owned by the Charmolüe family, former owners of Château Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe Cru Classé. Cultivated in harmony with nature, the vineyard operates on a biodynamic rhythm; the wines’ evolution is clearly perceptible and their purity undeniable. Since 2018, a brand-new winery has complemented the spectacular historic facility, enabling the wines to continue their development.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Former owners of Château Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe classified growth, Anne-Marie and Jean-Louis Charmolüe acquired this vast estate (250 hectares) with a rich history in 2006; it is located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The vineyard covers 58 hectares, cultivated using biodynamic methods 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 rated estate (High-quality production)
About the wine:
The nose opens with red fruit aromas, which blend with notes of incense as the wine breathes; this is followed by spicy notes and black fruit. On the palate, the attack is clean, firm, and smooth. The tannins are silky, and notes of licorice coat the palate.
About the estate:
Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles, this estate of just over 60 hectares is home to a variety of red grape varieties (Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, etc.) and white varieties (Rolle, etc.), some native to the Mediterranean region and others not (Cabernet Sauvignon), all cultivated using biodynamic methods. The grapes are vinified in a rather unique setting: an underground cathedral. The estate, acquired in 2006 by Jean-Louis Charmolüe (Château Montrose, in Saint-Estèphe), benefits from the guidance of Bordeaux-based oenologist Denis Dubourdieu.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 89/100 (Very good wine)