Chateau Roumieu, 'Haut Placey,' Sauternes, Bordeaux, France, 2022 (375 ML)

Overview of the Wine
Château Roumieu is a family-owned property passed down from generation to generation since the 18th century. Each generation has retained the same love of the terroir, respect for traditional methods of wine growing and a belief in the moral duty to transmit this knowledge from generation to generation. The name “Roumieu” refers to an important stage along the ancient pilgrimage route of “Saint-Jacques de Compostelle”, or St. James’ Way, back in medieval times – when “Roumieu” was used by the Moors to describe the Christians. A scallop shell, adopted as the Chateau’s emblem, features on the label, as “Saint-Jacques” is the French word for scallop. The Château is located on the calcareous-clay plateau of Haut-Barsac, on the same terroir as the most prestigious Cru wines of Sauternes, with Climens (1st cru) and Doisy-Védrines (2nd cru) both adjoining the property. Over the years, the Craveia-Goyaud family has committed to protect the unique character of the terroir.

Winemaker
Hervé Dubourdieu

Grape / Blend
89% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, 1% Muscadelle

Origin
Bordeaux, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
The wines of Château Roumieu Haut-Placey are in the line of Sauternes for great keeping that can be tasted from a young age to appreciate the wide variety of fruit aromas or left to evolve over the years (more than 10 years). Aromas of dried fruits, flowers (acacia or lime), honey and roasted grains are then revealed. An elegant, expressive wine that seduces with its suppleness and fat: the result of a perfect balance.

Product size: 375ml