Chateau Roumieu Sauternes 2020

Château Roumieu is a family estate handed down from generation to generation since the 18th century. Each generation has kept its love of the terroir, respect for traditional viticulture and the belief in a moral duty to pass this knowledge on. The name “Roumieu” refers to an important stop on the ancient pilgrimage route of “Saint-Jacques de Compostelle”, the Way of St James, in medieval times – when “Roumieu” was used by the Moors to describe Christians. A scallop shell, adopted as the Château's emblem, appears on the label, as “Saint-Jacques” is the French word for scallop. The Château sits on the clay-limestone plateau of Haut-Barsac, on the same terroir as the most prestigious Sauternes Crus, with Climens (1st cru) and Doisy-Védrines (2nd cru) both adjoining the estate. Over the years, the Craveia-Goyaud family has committed to protecting the unique character of the terroir.

Tasting Notes: Very aromatic, with notes of lime blossom and other toasty and floral touches present from the bouquet through to the finish.