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Synonyms
Romorantin is a white grape variety, with its roots in Loire, France.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, tropical fruit, herbaceous and floral.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Cour-Cheverny.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, low vigour and a preference for cool.
On other labels it goes by Gros Plant de Villefranche and Gros Blanc de Villefranche.
At the table it suits french goats’ cheese with rocket, ceviche and grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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French goats' cheese with rocket
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ceviche
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grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Also labelled.
Gros Plant de Villefranche, Gros Blanc de Villefranche.
Bottles to look for.
- Benoit Daridan Cour-Cheverny Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
- Clos du Tue-Boeu Romorantin, Vin de France
- Clos du Tue-Boeuf 'Frileuse' Romorantin, Loire, Vin de France
- Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny Cuvee Francois Premier Vieilles Vignes, Loire, France
- Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny Eugene Magloire, Loire, France
- Domaine des Huards Cour-Cheverny Romo, Loire, France
- Domaine le Portail Cour-Cheverny Blanc, Loire, France
- Domaine National de Chambord Cuvee des 500 Ans Blanc, Vin de France
Romorantin: common questions
01.What does Romorantin taste like?+
Romorantin tastes of citrus, tropical fruit, herbaceous and floral. The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Romorantin from?+
Romorantin originates in Loire, France.
03.Where is Romorantin grown?+
The key regions for Romorantin are Cour-Cheverny.
04.What food pairs with Romorantin?+
Pour it with french goats' cheese with rocket, ceviche and grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
05.What else is Romorantin called?+
Romorantin is also labelled Gros Plant de Villefranche and Gros Blanc de Villefranche.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.