Clos Romans

Saumur
Chenin

Robe

The robe is a straw yellow color, almost crystalline; limpid, bright, and luminous.

Nose

The first nose simultaneously marries concentration, freshness , generosity, and power.
The second nose brings out a multitude of fruity, floral, and vegetal scents.

Body

In the mouth, this wine reveals an aromatic palette of white and exotic fruit. There is even a touch of citrus, with hints of lemon or grapefruit. Lastly, beautiful floral notes of acacia or hawthorn, even rose, can be detected.

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Terroir

Clay-limestone, 30 cm of clay-rich sand before reaching the Senonian limestone layer.

Vine care

Clay-limestone, 30 cm of clay-rich sand before reaching the Senonian limestone layer.
Massal selection.

Vinification

Manual harvest.
Alcohol fermentation in 400 and 600 liter barrels.
Pneumatic pressing for 4 hours; natural strength of 12.9°; duration of fermentation 2 months.
Aged on fine lees for 9 months.

All operations are carried out at low temperatures in an underground cellar to preserve the wine’s fruitiness.

Pairing
Perfect with roast monkfish with bacon, yuzu-marinated grilled scallops, royal Mediterranean dorade...