Château Romanin,  Les Baux de Provence AOC, biodynamic wine, red, 2015, from € 30.85

One may not be convinced of the effect of biodynamics according to Rudolf Steiner, but of this red wine you will not only be convinced, but enthused. More thoughts, man power and care has been invested in this obiodynamic rganic wine from the Château Romanin than in many other wines at much higher prices.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: deep, dense ruby ​​red.
• Nose: you can experience a wealth of complex scents that occur together or in tandem depending on temperature and oxygen contact individually or in combination: chocolate, coffee, dark chocolate, white pepper, notes of leather and mint. Add to that the fruity components of wild strawberries, blueberries, black currants and eucalyptus.
• Drinking recommendation: serve now, or 15 years according to vintage, at 18 ° C. This wine could go well with truffles, porcini mushrooms, but also cheeses such as Saint-Marcellin, Chaource, Tomme de Provence, even a chocolate cake with roasted nuts.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, red

Although the grapes are read by hand in perfect ripeness, a further selection of the grapes is done on a reading table. The mash fermentation (must with berries without stems and panicles) lasts for 20 to 30 days in large stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels at a temperature of 24 ° to 26 ° depending on the grape variety. After the end of the alcoholic fermentation followed by a few weeks delay of malolactic fermentation (lactic acid fermentation). After that, the young wine matures for 18 months in large wooden barrels where it refines and reaches its initial drinking maturity.

Every work step, both in the vineyard and during winemaking in the
cellar, up to the filling of the bottle, must take place at a certain position of the moon and the stars.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grape varieties: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache.
• Aging : 18 month in a large wooden barrels
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork stopper
• Vintage: 2015
• Shelf life: until 2029
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Biodynamic wine certified by FR-BIO-01, member of Biodyvin and Demeter.
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from the Château Romanin at 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin,  Les Baux de Provence AOC, biodynamic wine, red, 2016, from € 34.60

One may not be convinced of the effect of biodynamics according to Rudolf Steiner, but of this red wine you will not only be convinced, but enthused. More thoughts, man power and care has been invested in this biodynamic rganic wine from the Château Romanin than in many other wines at much higher prices.

Awarded biodynamic wine

Médaille or au concours Terre de Vins 2021
Médaille bronze au Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 avec la note de 89/100

Silver medal, DECANTER, for the vintage 2018

Biodynamic wine - profile

• Color: intense ruby red color with a beautiful shine.
• Nose: The nose reveals aromas of black berries: black currant, blueberry, blackberry and floral notes of hawthorn and orange blossom. The woody note is delicate and particularly well fused with the richness of the aromas.
• Mouth: as soon as the first drops flow over the lips into the mouth, they already provide a sweet pleasure experience. The tannins are silky, the aromas of black fruits are expressed. The finish is elegant and shows a great balance between minerality and spices
• My drinking recommendation: This cuvée could accompany a roasted nut of an Iberian pork leg with a garlic cream sauce with new potatoes roasted with rosemary.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, red

Although the grapes are picked by hand in perfect ripeness, a further selection of the grapes is done on a reading table. The mash fermentation (must with berries without stems and panicles) lasts for 20 to 30 days in large stainless steel tanks and wooden barrels at a temperature of 24 ° to 26 ° depending on the grape variety. After the end of the alcoholic fermentation followed by a few weeks delay of malolactic fermentation (lactic acid fermentation). After that, the young wine matures for 18 months in large wooden barrels where it refines and reaches its initial drinking maturity.

Every work step, both in the vineyard and during winemaking in the cellar, up to the filling of the bottle, must take place at a certain position of the moon and the stars.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grape varieties: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache.
• Aging : 18 month in a large wooden barrels
• Quantity: 750 ml
• Closure: natural cork stopper
• Vintage: 2016
• Shelf life: until 2030
• Alcohol: 14 % vol.
• Vegan suited
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Biodynamic wine certified by FR-BIO-01, member of Biodyvin and Demeter.
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from the Château Romanin at 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, AOP, rosé, biodynamic wine, 2021, from € 18.35

The biodynamically produced Demeter organic wine Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence AOP rosé makes the hearts of advanced connoisseurs beat faster, it is of perfect harmony.

Awarded biodynamic wine

Médaille or au Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 avec la note de 95/100
Médaille or au Concours Terre de Vins 2022
Silver medal DECANTER for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Color: The color is pale pink and limpid which gives it a beautiful shine.
  Nose: The nose is subtle with scents of strawberries and blackberries. Aromas of tangerine, grapefruit and lemon interconnect in a beautiful
  generous roundness.
• Palate: The attack is lively and tender at the same time.The mouth is dense and reveals a good length.Its iodized character, typical of the wines produced at Château Romanin gives it a salivating finish.
• Food and wine pairings: This cuvée is ideal with a grilled sea bass accompanied by crisp vegetables.
   

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, rosé

The different geological conditions present on the vineyards of Château Romanin were decisive during the planting of the vines. As a result, Grenache and Mourvèdre grapes were planted in 1991 on gravel soils (gravels and sand), followed by Syrah and Counoise on sandy-clay soils in 1992 and 1993 respectively. Production volume per hectare is low, which is a prerequisite in the production of quality wines. Harvesting is done by hand, and the grapes are then pressed gently. During a maceration at 10 ° C, the must clears and enzymes are released, which give the wine fruity notes. The liquid is then collected separately and fermented at a temperature between 18 and 20 ° C. This organic wine is then aged on lees in stainless steel vats for six months, during which it will undergo several batonnages.

Every work step, both in the vineyard and during winemaking in the cellar, up to the filling of the bottle, must take place at a certain position of the moon and the stars.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: Rosé
• Production region: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grapes: Grenache 58 %, Mourvèdre 24 %, Syrah 12 %, Counoise 6 %
• Fermentation and maturing: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: at the Château
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: by 2024
• Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
• Suitable for vegans
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Association: Demeter
• Organic and biodynamic wine certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this wine directly from the Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin Le Cœur de Romanin, Les Baux de Provence AOC,  biodynamic wine, red, 2016

The biodynamically produced Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence AOC Le Cœur de Romanin is an organic wine of the absolute top class. It owes its existence to a good vintage with ideal weather conditions, as well as every imaginable care in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• Colour: Le Cœur (heart) de Romanin shows a deep ruby ​​red colour.
• Nose:The Cœur de Romanin spreads intense and surprisingly diverse aromas of dark chocolate, coffee, leather, which soon ripe with aromas of black cherries, dark berries and spices such as mint and a touch of incense into a symbiosis.
• Palate: Very rich and complex wine with lots of fruit, good structure, velvety soft, a fine nuance of wood and almost hidden mineral notes. Its meltingly soft, concentrated tannins ensure a long wine life. It’s a lively organic wine and biodynamic wine with a beautiful long finish. Its aging potential we estimate at 10 to 15 years.
• Grape varieties: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.

Biodynamique wine - processing, Château Romanin, Le Coeur de Romanin

The manually very carefully picked grapes for the Coeur de Romanin come from the best parcels of the Château Romanin. They were freed from the stems before they are fermented (3 weeks for Cabernet Sauvignon) and (4 weeks for Syrah and Mourvedre) in a traditional mash fermentation. During this time the mash or the must was regularly stirred and circulated, so that the on the Most floating marc (grape skins) in which polyphenols, flavors and tannins are better solved and can pass into the must / wine. Immediately after the alcoholic fermentation, follows the malolactic fermentation, in which the malic acid contained in this organic wine is converted to lactic acid. The subsequent aging takes place in large oak barrels and in barriques of different ages and duration.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine, dry
• Grape varieties: Syrah, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.
• Production area Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Quanity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2009
• Shelf life: until 2030
• Aging: in large barrels of oak and in barriques
• Closure: natural cork
• Producer and bottler: Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• biodynamic wine certified FR-BIO-01, member of Biodyvin and Demeter
• We obtain this organic wine directly from the Château Romanin at 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin, Alpilles IGP, rosé, biodynamic wine, 2023, from € 12.90

IGP (Indication Géographique Protégée) is a protected designation of origin with geographical indication - formerly Vin de Pays. In this case, it is the Alpilles, a small and limestone mountains south of Avignon. On its slopes, the grapes froeurish for the Château Romanin Alpilles IGP rosé.

Biodynamic wine awarded

Bronce medal by DECANTER for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile  

• This is what it looks like: Raspberry pink with a nice sheen.
  This is how it smells: The nose is aromatic with notes of red fruits such as wild strawberries and gooseberries.
• This is how it tastes: lively and tasty on the palate with juicy aromas of red cherries and blackcurrants, which in combination with the aromas of citrus fruits lead to a long finish and make you want to take the next sip.
• My drinking recommendation: This cuvée goes perfectly with aperitifs on a sunny afternoon or evening with tapas or with a chocolate cake (Sacher cake).

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, IGP Alpilles Rosé

The different grape varieties for this Demeter organic wine are each harvested by hand at a perfect degree of ripeness and then cooled to 10 ° C for 24 hours in a cold chamber and then selected again. The grapes are pressed lightly and slowly; during a short maceration at 10 ° C, the must clears itself and forms enzymes that ensure clear fruity notes in the wine and reduce the need for sulphurisation. Then the must is separated from the solid components of the grapes and fermented at 18 to 20 ° C in stainless steel tanks. The lactic acid fermentation that usually follows is suppressed by means of cold. The wine is then matured for five months on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks with repeated stirring. Then this wine is only lightly filtered (without proteins of animal origin) and bottled.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Type of wine:  rosé
• Region of production: Saint Remy de Provence
• Varieties: Grenache 65 %, Mourvedre 23 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 12 %.
• Producer and bottler: Château Romanin
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2023
• Shelf life: 2026
• Alcohol: 13 % vol.
• Suited for vegans
• Allergens: Containes sulfites
• organic certified FR-BIO-01 as well as from Demeter et Biodyvin
• We source this wine direct from Château Romanin, 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, biodynamic wine, white, 2021, from € 23.20

The Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence AOP white is an  organic wine from bio-dynamic production of very special quality, because it is produced only in particularly good years and strictly selected grapes. The Château Romanin Les Baux de Provence white wine is thus high quality and valuable white wine at a relatively low price.

Awarded biodynamiic wine

Decanter gold medal for the vintage 2022
TERRES DE VINS gold medal for the vintage 2022

Biodynamic wine - profile

• Color: white golden colour
• Nose: white flowers (honeysuckle), then notes of quince, tangerine and strawberries.
• Mouth:full and mineral, with nice aromatic roundness with fine accent of fresh bread crust and a pleasant, long finish.
• Serving suggestion: This wine will combine perfectly with sea urchins, oysters, caviar or scallop mussels or high-quality fish in creamy sauce.

Biodynamic wine - processing, Château Romanin, Les Baux de Provence, white

A prerequisite for producing high quality wines is a lower yield, which is intended in the Château Romanin. The grape picking was manually performed. Afterwards, the grapes were sorted again on the conveyor  belt, the whole grapes were then pressed slowly, followed by pre-clarification at 10° C and the alcoholic fermentation at 18 to 20° C in stainless steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation, which then normally started, was suppressed to preserve the freshness of the wine.The maturation of this wonderful white organic wine on the fine yeast took 5 months. During this time a regular batonnage (stirring) was applied, which gives the wine deeper and more complex flavors, as well as a better shelf life.

The biodynamic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Production area: Les Baux de Provence, south of Saint Remy de Provence
• Producer: Château Romanin
• Grape varieties: Rolle 69%, Roussanne 24% et Clairette 7%.
• Aging: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: Château Romanin
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: natural cork
• Vintage: 2021
• Shelf life: until 2027
• Alcohol: 13,5 % vol.
• Vegan
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Certified organic FR-BIO-01
• Château Romanin, member of Biodyvin and Demeter
• We obtain this biodynamic wine directly from the Château Romanin at 12310 Saint Remy de Provence, France

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Domaine Les Béates - Les Béatines, organic wine white, 2022, from € 12.55

The Domaine Les Béates Les Béatines organic wine white, like its red counterpart, has a particularly good price / quality ratio. The winemaker Pierre-François Terrat takes the view and acts accordingly that his "entry-level wine" must be a figurehead for his winery.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: pale straw yellow
• Nose: exciting clear, pure and delicately scented, this organic wine calls for being enjoyed
• Palate: on the palate and tongue diverse, fine fruity aromas with spicy notes that are accompanied by a slight mineral note. This gives this organic white wine from the Provence a certain southern lightness with freshness, finesse and harmony.

Organic wine - processing Les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix en Provence, white

The vineyards of Domaine Les Béates are either right next to the winery or a maximum of 5 minutes away. This is a great advantage if the manually harvested grapes are to be sent to the winery for further processing as soon as possible. because this is the first step to avoid premature oxidation of the grapes and the juice spilled from the berries, or to prevent them from doing so with sulfur powder. The grapes are harvested manually by type and processed separately. They are separated from the panicles and pressed immediately. The fermentation starts spontaneously with the grapes' own yeasts at a controlled temperature of 18 ° C. The varietal wines are matured in stainless steel tanks. It is only shortly before filling in bottles that the cuvée is put together to achieve the best possible harmony.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine
• Production area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery - Producer: Domaine Les Béates
• Grapes: 50 % Vermentino 40 % Ugni blanc, 10% Grenache blanc.
• Fermented and aged: in stainless steel tank
• Bottling: Original estate bottling
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: cork
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: until 2024
• Analysis: alcohol: 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.2 g/l, total acidity 2.96 g/l, pH 3.44, total SO2 72 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Member of AB, a French Association for Organic Agriculture (Agriculture Biologique) in France
• We buy this organic wine directly from Domaine Les Béates in 13410 Lambesc, France

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Domaine les Béates, Les Beatines, Côteaux d Aix en Provence, organic wine, rosé, 2022, from € 12.55

The organic wine Domaine Les Béates Béatines Côteaux d'Aix, AOP rosé underlines the opinion of the winemaker Pierre-François Terrat that his base wines have to be of the best possible quality. Only then can he encourage customers to buy his wines of the higher quality levels.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: light pink
• Nose: this classical Provence Rosé has a fine fruity bouquet with wonderful hints of wild berry jam.
• Mouth: well-balanced on the palate, is has good volume and a slightly spicy finish.
• Drinking recommendation: Try it with salad Nicoise, or grilled fish.

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Béates, Les Béatines, Côteaux d'Aix AOP, rosé

The vines grow on sandy soil containing molasse which brings out the fruity components of these varietals especially well. The winemaking is done partially in accordance with the so-called Saigne method (the grapes are just crushed, and the juice drains off without pressing), and the other part is pressed directly. Fermentation is done at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks. Afterwards the wine has been filtered and bottled soon after.

The wine at a glance

• Type of wine: rosé wine
• Region of production: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Producer: Domaine les Béates
• Grape varieties: 50 % Grenache noir, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Cinsault.
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottling: Domaine les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2019
• Shelf life: 3-4 years from vintage
• Analysis: alcohol 13.4% vol., residual sugar 0.2g/l, total acidity 3.19 g/l, pH 3.38, total SO2 63 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Suitable for vegans
• Certified FR-BIO-01
• We source this organic wine from the Domaine Les Béates, 13410, Lambesc, France.

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Domaine Les Béates, Les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix AOP, organic wine red, 2020, from € 12,55

The Domaine Les Béates, les Béatines Côteaux d'Aix en Provence organic wine red is of beautiful red colour and shades of purple, in the nose subtle nuances of spices and herbs which one can smell everywhere in the Provence. It’s very seductive on the palate with flavours of red berries and pleasantly smooth tannins. It goes well with typical spicy Provencal dishes such as ratatouille.

Organic wine - profile

• Color: dense, dark ruby red color.
• Nose: plump fruity aromas of red and black berries, highlighted by subtle spice and herbal notes from the wild Provence garden.
• Mouth: powerful red wine, round and mouth-filling, with supple tannins, fruity and spicy. A delicious accompaniment to a "herbal and spicy" cuisine practiced in Provence with natural products.
• Drinking  recommendation: Enjoy this red organic wine at 16 - 18 ° C to hearty spicy foods

Organic wine - processing, Domaine les Béates, Côteaux d'Aix en Provence AOC, Les Béatines, red

This year the wine harvest was particularly low for this organic red wine at 35 hl / hectare due to the dry weather. When fully ripe, the grapes were picked by hand, the stems removed and fermented for 15 to 21 days at a temperature of 25 to 35 ° C. The subsequent maturation of the wine in stainless steel tanks refined this red wine until it was bottled in autumn of the following year.

The wine at a glance

• Wine type: red wine
• Growing area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery - producer: Domaine Les Béates
• Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan
• Vinification: in stainless steel vats
• Bottler: Domaine Les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Vintage: 2020
• Shelf life: until 2026
• Analysis: alcohol 12.82% vol., residual sugar 0.2 g/l, total acidity 3.83 g/l, pH 3.46, SO2 total 46 mg/l.
• Allergenes: contains sulphites
• Organic wine certified by FR-BIO-01
• We obtain this wine directly from Domaine Les Béates, Clos Saint Elrad, 13410 Lambesc, France

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Domaine Les Béates white, Côteaux d'Aix en Provence AOC, organic wine, 2019/21, from € 17,40

The Domaine Les Béates white is a very excellent organic wine made from handpicked grapes from older vines with a small harvest. Logically, such valuable grapes are processed into wine in the cellar with special care. The aging in large oak barrels also adds to the complexity of this wonderful white wine.

Organic wine - profile

• Colour: Light golden hues with white reflexions.
• Nose: Rich scent of white peach, acacia flowers and freshly baked baguette.
• Palate: Opulent with soft fruit flavours and  a slight touch of yeast.
• Grape varieties 60 % Rolle, 40 % Ugni blanc.
• Alccol : 13% vol..

Organic wine - processing, Domaine Les Béates, Côteaux d'Aix en Provence, white

The grapes are harvested accordingly to the parcel's overall maturity. After maceration and fermentation, the wine ripens nine months in oak barrels with a capacity of 500 liters on the fine yeast with regular stirring. This long contact with the yeast gives the wine a long life without the excessive use of sulphites.  Afterwards this organic wine has been slightly filtered and bottled.

The organic wine at a glance

• Wine type: white wine, dry
• Production area: Côteaux d'Aix en Provence
• Winery: Domaine Les Béates
• Grape varieties: 60 % Rolle, 40 % Ugni blanc.
• Maturing: in a large barrels
• Bottling: Domaine Les Béates
• Quantity: 0.75 l
• Closure: cork
• Vintage: 2019/2021
• Shelf life: 6 years
• Analysys: Alcohol: 13 % vol., residual sugar 1.4 g/l, Acodidy total 3.12 g/l, PH 3.34, SO2 total 54 mg/l.
• Allergens: contains sulphites
• Vegan suited
• Organic wine certified by FR-BIO-01
• We source this white wine directly fro the Domaine Les Béates, 13410 Lambesc, France

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