Romorantin
A Loire sibling of Chardonnay with intense, minerally character.
Romorantin is a traditional French white wine grape variety and a sibling of Chardonnay. It produces intense, minerally wines somewhat reminiscent of Chablis.
Quick Facts
- Species
- Vitis vinifera
- Also called
- Gros Plant De Villefranche (more)
- Origin
- France
- Regions
- Loire
- Notable wines
- Cour-Cheverny
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- A Romorantin vineyard at Domaine Henry Marionnet claims to be the oldest in France, planted in 1850 and surviving the phylloxera epidemic.
- Romorantin has at least 19 synonyms, including Blanc De Villefranche, Framboise, and Lyonnaise Blanche.
History
Legend connects Romorantin to King Francis I, who is said to have introduced it to the Loire. The grape's name likely reflects a geographical link to the commune of Romorantin-Lanthenay, near its stronghold in the Cheverny AOC. DNA fingerprinting shows it results from a cross between Gouais blanc and Pinot fin teinturier, making it a sibling of Chardonnay and Aligoté.
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