Among the emblematic bottlings of Sauternes, the Château Romer du Hayot 2015 embodies the craft of a precise sweet wine, chiselled in the golden light of the vintage. Classified as a Second Classified Growth in 1855, the estate delivers here a highly digestible reading of opulence. The 20 hectares of vines, averaging 35 to 40 years old, draw their energy from clay-limestone and gravel soils which favour ripeness and aromatic vibrancy. Harvests are carried out by hand in successive selections, a patience-required method to pick only perfectly ripe berries. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and 24 months' ageing in steel preserve the purity of the fruit, its brightness and a structuring freshness. The result is a Sauternes both voluptuous and airy, ideal for lovers of contemporary-style sweet wines seeking a sumptuous yet never heavy palate, a rich nose without excess, and a long, vibrant finish. Louvins offers a refined interpretation faithful to the house spirit, for moments of sharing that celebrate the art of French living.

Assemblage et vinification

This sweet white wine is made from a traditional Sauternes blend, dominated by Sémillon at 90%, the grape responsible for silky texture and aromatic depth, complemented by 10% Sauvignon, which brings a thread of freshness and a delicate citrus accent. The terroir mixes clay, limestone and gravel, providing measured water supply and regular maturities. The grapes are hand-picked in successive passes through each parcel, a demanding method that stretches the harvest over several weeks to select the most concentrated and aromatic berries. Fermentation in stainless steel, carried out under strict temperature control, reveals a clear definition of the fruit, while 24 months' ageing in stainless steel tanks enhances the clarity of the profile, the precision of the aromas and the sugar-acidity balance. Annual production, deliberately limited and variable by vintage, ranges between 25,000 and 60,000 bottles.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep gold with bright highlights, clear and shimmering, announcing a caressing texture and a generous fruit core.
• Nose : Refined bouquet of candied apricot, light honey, acacia blossom and citrus zest. Fine pastry notes mingle with a touch of linden for an unobtrusive elegance.
• Palate : Smooth and precise attack, a creamy texture carried by a fresh acidity that propels the tasting. Subtle balance between sweetness and tension, persistent and harmonious finish of remarkable purity.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 10 and 12°C in wide white wine glasses to reveal the aromatic layers, from candied fruit to white flowers. Opening the bottle a few minutes before service allows the aromas to unfold. Its balanced structure, both ample and fresh, expresses itself admirably today and will develop with time. Store bottles quietly, away from light, in a temperate and stable atmosphere. This chiselled-style Sauternes has a high ageing potential, ideal to enrich a cellar with mature pleasures and to accompany festive tables.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : puff pastry bites with dried fruit, sesame prawns, mini onion confit tartlets for a dialogue between sweetness and salinity.
• Starters : foie gras terrine or pan-seared, apricot chutney, pineapple carpaccio with coriander to highlight the wine's uprightness and floral dimension.
• Main courses : lemon chicken, honey-glazed duck, lightly spiced Asian cuisine, where the wine's creaminess envelopes citrus, ginger and mild spices.
• Cheeses : blue-veined cheeses, aged sheep cheese with flower honey, fruity comté for a salty and milky counterpoint that enhances the length.
• Desserts : roasted apricot tart, vanilla-poached pear, citrus sabayon, to extend the fruit's brightness without weighing down the finish.

Moments de dégustation

Château Romer du Hayot 2015 is the favoured companion for moments marked by exacting standards and generosity. Its brilliant score lights up both an intimate dinner and a grand celebratory meal. Its modern, precise and perfumed grace creates a sensory thread between dishes and conversation, for a table that breathes elegance.

• To celebrate a special occasion with a luminous, perfectly balanced sweet wine.
• During a gourmet dinner where each pairing reveals a new nuance of the wine.
• As an exceptional gift for a Sauternes lover seeking a classic with a pure style.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Château Romer du Hayot 2015
• Appellation : Sauternes AOC
• Classification : Second Classified Growth 1855
• Type : Sweet white wine
• Vintage : 2015
• Grape varieties : Sémillon (90%), Sauvignon (10%)
• Terroir : clay-limestone and gravel, Fargues-de-Langon and Preignac
• Harvest : hand-picked, successive selections
• Vinification & ageing : temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, 2 years
• Serving temperature : 10–12°C