Romorantin 2020
Les Cailloux du Paradis

Grape Variety: Romorantin

Producer: Les Cailloux du Paradis (Etienne Courtois & Claude Courtois)

Region: Soings-en-Sologne, Loir-et-Cher, Loire Valley, France

Wild Scale: 2/5

Vegan friendly wine

13% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Romorantin grapes were harvested by hand. Fermentation with indigenous yeast.  Aged for 18 months in old barrels. No fining or filtration and just a small amount of sulphur added at bottling.

This Wine: A medium to full bodied white wine with great complexity and intensity. A nutty, floral and herbal profile is supported by citrus and minerals. Best with food and shows great ageing potential. A beautiful expression of this special grape variety.

Notes on the Winemaker: Etienne Courtois is taking over the running of Les Cailloux du Paradis winery from his father Claude. The family produce natural wines near the village of Cheverny in the Loire Valley and the focus is very much on indigenous and rare grape varieties, some of which are very unique to this area. No synthetic chemicals are used in the vineyard. Extended barrel ageing is preferred in the cellar which usually results in precise and powerful wines.