Château Romer du Hayot, Le 2 de Romer du Hayot, Sauternes, - Half 2022 vs Mino & Co A Growers Touch Botrytis Semillon (Half bottle) 2018
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Mino & Co A Growers Touch Botrytis Semillon (Half bottle) 2018 currently starts £1.20 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £15.60 | £14.40 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Romer du Hayot | Mino and Co |
| Style | Dessert & sweet | Dessert & sweet |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Semillon |
| Sweetness | Sweet | Sweet |
| Size | 375ml | 375ml |
| Where to buy |
Château Romer du Hayot, Le 2 de Romer du Hayot, Sauternes, - Half 2022
The Le 2 de Romer du Hayot is a beautifully judged, modern take on Sauternes - all the luscious charm you’d hope for, but with a lovely sense of freshness and lift. In the glass, ripe apricot, peach compote and candied citrus peel, with a touch of acacia honey and a fresh citrus edge. It's sweet, of course, but beautifully balanced; the acidity keeps it lively and stops it ever feeling heavy. A classic partner to tarte tatin or blue cheese, but the Le 2 is just as good slightly chilled on its own. The vineyards sit on classic clay-limestone and gravel soils, giving both richness and structure. The blend is 90% Sémillon, bringing texture and honeyed depth, with 10% Sauvignon adding a little aromatic zip and brightness.
Mino & Co A Growers Touch Botrytis Semillon (Half bottle) 2018
Mino & Co A Grower’s Touch Botrytis Semillon is an elegant dessert wine, crafted to showcase the luscious richness and aromatic complexity that botrytis-affected Semillon can achieve. Vineyard and Terroir The grapes are sourced from carefully selected vineyards where the Semillon vines thrive in well-drained soils and a temperate climate. The conditions encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates sugars and flavours naturally in the grape. Viticulture Meticulous vineyard management ensures the grapes are healthy and optimally affected by botrytis. Hand-harvesting takes place in multiple passes to pick only the perfectly shrivelled, botrytised berries. Winemaking The grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation occurs slowly at controlled temperatures to preserve the delicate aromatics. The wine is aged briefly in neutral oak or stainless steel to retain purity of fruit and allow the sweetness to integrate with natural acidity, resulting in a balanced and harmonious wine. Tasting Notes The wine exhibits a deep golden hue, reflecting its concentrated nature. The nose is aromatic and complex, offering notes of honey, apricot, candied citrus peel, and hints of marmalade. On the palate, it is rich and luscious, with flavours of preserved fruits, toasted almonds, and subtle spice. A fine thread of natural acidity balances the sweetness, providing a long, elegant finish. Food Pairing Ideal with rich desserts such as crème brûlée, fruit tarts, or blue cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative sipping wine.
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