Château Roumieu

Welcome to Basarc! And specifically, welcome to the Chateau Roumieu (Sauternes)

The Castle Roumieu is a family property from the 18th century, located on the plateau of high Barsac.

The main building was built by the architect Fargeaudoux, known for having greatly contributed to the construction of the city of Winters Arcachon. It includes also elements such as openings to the outside, a red color, assemblies of artisticly cut stone…. In some ways it would be close to a large Basque house …. All that to say that the unique architecture of Roumieu is worth to take a look, so please come and see it, you will not find something alike.

Perfect example of the arrival of the new generation in the properties of Barsac, Carine and Vincent Craveia, two fans of their land, two lovers in their profession as winemakers, took over the family estate in 2008. Not hesitating to leave the stability of their work situations to work in the family vineyard (evident after their younger years).

“A property is a terrain first. Each lot expresses its own particular characteristics. “Working here is how this young dynamic couple …. respecting the particularities of each lot in order to get the best of it. Whether acidity, fruit, sugar concentration, or other …
What they are looking at each vintage? To perpetuate the family vineyard signature “power and elegance” but also “in the end it gives an instant break, of pleasure to people while they are having fun.”

Let´s go to the heart of the Castle: the winery! How big was my surprise to see barrels of 600 liters (as in Alsace), in the enter. Well tell me, “This is great, but what’s the point / usefulness for wines of Barsac-Sauternes? “… Answer. Store aromatic expressions of interest from the beginning of the implementation barrel. The large barrels to reduce aging aromatic wine to retain some “fresh” flavor.

The “Bordeaux wines” anecdote: but where does the name “Roumieu” come from? “Simply” (a way to speak) of the Gascon words “Roumi,” name given by the Saracens to the early pilgrims of Saint James of Compostella. Yes! Roumieu is on the way to St James de Compostela (stage stop, rest from the 15th century) … That is what justifies the shell as the castle of Saint Jacques ´ logo.

Go! The abuse of anecdote is not hazardous to health, I re-use it in a glass. From its begining, (over 200 years!), The property has been always transmitted by women …. (Should I yell to feminism?!;))

Some features:
– Area: 15 hectares
– Variety: 89% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon and 1% Muscadelle
– Soil: clay and limestone (hence acidity), a layer of red earth (red sand)
– Ageing: minimum 18 months in barrels
– Other: NO yeast is used.
– The castle does not produce a second kind of wine, preferring to focus on the work of the quality of a single wine …. However there are several tanks.

Well, Let´s move to one of my favorite parts of the interview: the tasting;)
Notes of citrus, grapefruit, lychee and spice notes on the finish …. Voila … the magic sweet magic of the 2002 vintage … nectar.

Personally, although I grant (LET’S BE ORIGINAL!) With a foil or THAI or  just  chicken ….
In any case feel free to leave stereotypes Sauternes tasting, you will not be disappointed.

The new website is available: www.vertdevin.com

Thanks to Mr and Mrs Craveia

Jonathan

Château Roumieu
Lapinesse
33720 Barsac
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05 56 27 21 01
www.chateau-roumieu.fr