Wines made from Romorantin grapes of France
Discover the best wines made with Romorantin as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Romorantin
Romorantin is a white grape variety named after the town in the Loir-et-Cher region where it originated. It was François 1er who planted the first Romorantin vines here in 1519, and it has gradually been replaced by Sauvignon, considered more aromatic, and is only planted in the Loir-et-Cher region, where it is the source of the Cour-Cheverny AOC. Its bunches of small white berries, which turn pink when ripe, are resistant to grey rot. Cour-Cheverny wines are fruity white wines with aromas of white flowers, citrus fruit and honey. Their lively, full-bodied character means they can be enjoyed after a few years' storage.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Romorantin grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 30% of Romorantin
- EarthPresent in 28% of Romorantin
- Citrus fruitPresent in 24% of Romorantin
- MicrobioPresent in 20% of Romorantin
- ApplesPresent in 18% of Romorantin
- OakPresent in 18% of Romorantin
- HoneyPresent in 15% of Romorantin
- Non oakPresent in 15% of Romorantin
- CitrusPresent in 14% of Romorantin
- MineralityPresent in 14% of Romorantin
- VegetalPresent in 11% of Romorantin
- PearPresent in 11% of Romorantin
- LemonPresent in 8% of Romorantin
- CheesePresent in 7% of Romorantin
- SpicesPresent in 7% of Romorantin
- Green applePresent in 7% of Romorantin
- Tropical fruitPresent in 7% of Romorantin
- PeachPresent in 6% of Romorantin
- GrapefruitPresent in 6% of Romorantin
- StonePresent in 6% of Romorantin
News about the grape variety Romorantin
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