Chateau Roumieu

Welcome to Barsac! And more specifically to Chateau Roumieu (Sauternes)

The Chateau Roumieu is a family owned castle from the 18th century. It is situated on the Haut Barsac tray.

The main building of Roumieu was built by architect Fargeaudoux, known for have greatly contributed to the construction of the winters city of Arcachon. It also finds elements such as openings on the outside, red, assemblies small rocks cut etc …. In some ways it is even closer to a large Basque house… All that to say that the unique architecture of Chateau Roumieu is worth a visit, do not hesitate to come and see, will not regret it!

This is a perfect example of the arrival of the new generation in the properties of Barsac, Carine and Vincent Craveia two passionate persons about their land, two lovers of their profession as winemakers; they took over the Roumieu family properties in 2008. They did not hesitate to leave the stability of their professional situations to continue with the family vineyard (obvious from an early age).

“A property is a local first. Each lot must express its peculiarities. “That’s how this dynamic young couple works …. Respecting the particularities of each plot in order to get the best. Whether acidity, fruit, sugar concentration, or others…

What they are looking for during the making of the Chateau Roumieu’ wines?

To perpetuate the family wine that has an imprint of “power and elegance” but also “in the end it gives a moment of pause, like the sensation of fun people while having fun ourselves.”

Let’s go to the heart of Château Roumieu: the cellars!

How was my surprise to see giants 400L barrels (like in Alsace) entering it. Well you say, “that’s fine, but what is the point / utility for wines of Barsac–Sauternes? » Response: To conserve a valuable aromatic expression early in the development barrel. This kind of barrels is use to curb aromatic wine aging, maintain a certain “freshness” of flavors.

Side anecdote: but where does the name “Roumieu” comes from?

“Simply” (so to speak) the word in Gascon “Roumi“, was the name given by the Saracens to the early pilgrims of Saint Jacques de Compostela. Yes! Chateau Roumieu is on the road to St Jacques de Compostela (stage stop for resting since the 15th century) … This justifies the shell of Saint-Jacques as the logo of the chateau.

Always a side story. You should know that from the beginning (over 200 years!). The property is still transmitted by women.