The
wines
of Château
Romanin, Provence
Château
Romanin, 13210 St Remy de Provence, France
E-mail: contact@romanin.com
Tel: 00 33 (0)4 90 92 45 87
Château
Romanin is located on the northern slope of the Alpilles, the mountain
bordering the Mediterranean in Provence. There are some 58 hectares of
vineyards on the property, made up of the usual southern French red
and white varieties. It’s been certified biodynamic (with Demeter)
since 1998.
The wines are universally of a very high standard:
they’re made in quite a modern, fruit-forward style, but there’s
some seriousness behind all the fruit. The difference between the
various cuvées is in the origin of the grapes and the oak regimen.
Château
Romanin ‘Coeur Quartus’ 2001 Les Baux de Provence
New oak used here. Ripe, full, spicy nose with a menthol edge to
the rich dark fruits. The palate is rich and spicy with great depth.
Quite an elegant wine despite the density. Classy oak use. A serious
effort. Very good/excellent 93/100
Château
Romanin 2002 Les Baux de Provence
A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet and Mourvèdre. Dense,
brooding spicy nose of dark fruits. The palate is quite silky and rich
with the vivid fruit disguising some firm tannins. Forward, but good
depth and promise for the future. Very good/excellent 92/100
Château
Romanin 2001 Les Baux de Provence
Sweet liqueur-like blackcurrant fruits dominate the nose, which is
lush and pure. The palate is soft, and dominated by sweet, lush ripe
fruit. Good concentration, with spicy dark fruits on the finish.
Lovely. Very good/excellent 91/100
Château
Romanin ‘Chapelle de Romanin’ 2002 Les Baux de Provence
Contains seven different grape varieties. Lovely perfumed red and
black fruits nose, with a liqueur-like richness. The palate is full
and spicy with nice density of forward fruit. Spicy depth to the
finish – a nice wine. Very good/excellent 90/100
Château
Romainin ‘Jean Le Troubadour’ Rouge 2004 Vin de Pays des Bouches
de Rhône
A blend of Syrah and Grenache from young vines. Vivid depth of
colour. Savoury spicy twist to the fresh red fruits on the nose. The
concentrated palate has some fruit sweetness, nice richness and a
savoury, spicy structure. A lovely primary sort of wine. Very good+
89/100
Château
Romanin Blanc 2003 Les Baux de Provence
Fresh, slightly herby white with nice density and a spicy finish.
Very good+ 87/100
Château
Romanin Rosé 2004 Les Baux de Provence
Very light in colour. Fresh sweet strawberry nose. The palate is
fresh with nice weight, good acid and a subtle, herby edge. Good
effort. Very good+ 88/100
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