Wines made from Romorantin grapes of Vin de France
Discover the best wines made with Romorantin as a single variety or as a blend of Vin de 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 It was François 1er who planted the first Romorantin vines here in 1519, and it has gradually been replaced by Sauvignon, considered more aromatic, and is only planted in the Loir-et-Cher region, where it is the source of the Cour-Cheverny AOC.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 region of Vin de France
Vin de France is the most basic level of quality for wines from France. These are generally uncomplicated everyday drinks - most often blends, but perhaps also Varietal wines based on a well-known Grape variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Wines from France are those that do not meet the criteria stipulated by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) laws (see information on French wine labels). This may be because the vineyards are outside the delimited production areas or because the grape varieties or winemaking techniques used do not conform to the rules of the local appellations.
What are the typical flavors of the Romorantin grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 6% of Romorantin
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Romorantin
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Romorantin
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Romorantin
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Romorantin
- OakPresent in 3% of Romorantin
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Romorantin
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Romorantin
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Romorantin
- StonePresent in 2% of Romorantin
- OakyPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- PearPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- QuincePresent in 1% of Romorantin
- BananaPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- MangoPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- Stone fruitPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- PeachPresent in 1% of Romorantin
- LimePresent in 1% of Romorantin
News about the grape variety Romorantin
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