Château Romanin - Les Baux de Provence La Chapelle 2019

Les Baux de Provence|Red wine|Organic

4/5 (10 customers)

Médaille d'Argent

Decanter

Syrah

absolutely charming

game

ready-to-drink

Tried and tested

“Warm, tannic, and bursting with fruit (plum, blackcurrant, tapenade), this generously oaked wine—perfect for the table—is utterly charming. It’s ready to enjoy now after decanting. A fine wine.” (La Tulipe Rouge 2024, “Encore” category)

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Estate

Château Romanin

Vintage

La Chapelle

Vintage

2019

Designation

Les Baux de Provence

Region

Provence

Grape varieties

82% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Calcareous, sandy-loamy-clayey, and stony soil

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Full maceration of the grapes for 20 to 25 days, daily punching down, malolactic fermentation

Livestock farming

7 months in stainless steel tanks and 7 months in large oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Garnet color, beautiful brilliance

Nose

Upon opening, warm, with notes of jammy cherries and garrigue; after aeration, vanilla, raspberry, and cedar

Palate

Upon opening, slight astringency; blackberry, strawberry, white pepper, chocolate; after aeration, the palate becomes more supple, retaining some astringency, with notes of vanilla and Basque cake emerging; the tannins are remarkably well-integrated; the finish features notes of tobacco

Serve

at 17-18°C

Open

Decant in the winter at least three hours beforehand

Drink from

Spring 2024, so that the warmth will open it

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Serve with a leg of lamb, beef stew, cheese, or a 7-hour spiced roast venison accompanied by sun-ripened vegetables and roasted baby potatoes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2021 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) Silver Medal - 92/100

About the wine:

An expressive nose of blackberries and leafy blueberries. On the palate, pure black fruit, cooked prunes, and a long, mineral finish. A modern, heady style.

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

3-star rated estate (High-quality production)

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.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 10 reviews

Review by Mr. Gilles D. Published on 12/27/2023

A wine with a heady, sap-like, and rustic profile. The palate is built around solid, dense tannins that give rise to a concentrated texture with a slight underlying astringency, infused with alcohol-soaked black fruit, 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, a far cry from its older sibling, "Le Grand Vin." Best enjoyed sooner rather than later. Not particularly convincing to my taste, this slightly austere, casual wine was served after essential decanting, paired with a roast pork with sage and carrots. Score = 3.4.