Chateau Roumieu "Haut Placey" Sauternes

Chateau Roumieu “Haut Placey” Sauternes

WHY WE LOVE IT

Barsac Sauternes is a wine of picking more than of vinification. Thus, the harvest period is decisive for the quality of the wine. Every autumn, the winegrower experiences moments of great intensity, as it is all about picking the right moment to start the harvest.

Varietal Composition: 85% Sémillon,10% Sauvignon, 5% Muscadelle

Elaboration: The manual harvest is carried out for more than a month (generally in October) and is carried out by successive sorting 3 to 6 passes on each plot). Only the seeds that have reached optimal botrytization are selected. From the vinification to the end of the maturing process, the wine is slowly elaborated in oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Very aromatic with hints of lime tree and other roasted and flowery touches present from the bouquet to the finish.

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PRODUCER BACKGROUND

Château Roumieu has been in the Goyaud family since the 18th century. During this century as well as in the 19th century the property was often the dowry of the ladies of the family. Catherine Craveia Goyaud took over the Roumieu vineyards after the death of her father Pierre Goyaud in 1983. The vineyard is located on the clayey limestone plateau of Haut Barsac. The terroir of Barsac brings together the most prestigious crus of the Sauternes region such as the Classified Growths Climens 1 st growth), Coutet 1 st growth) and Doisy Daëne 2nd growth) contiguous to the property.

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