Domaine de la Charmoise

Domaine de la Charmoise is a producer from Loire Valley, France.
Wine maker Henry Marionnet's family has owned this winery since 19th century and their wines are made with minimum intervention.
They are also known to make wine from rare white grape, Romorantin.

There was a tasting of these wines.

Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Fresh grapefruit, bruised pear, bell pepper, honeysuckle and caramel.
Sharp acid.

Vinifera Chenin Blanc 2014
Aromas of marigold, dandelion and fresh orange.
High acid.

Romorantin 2012
It's said the origin of this grape in this region was that Romorantin was first introduced to Loire Valley and planted widely by King's order in 16th century, but this is just one of the theory.
Today, this grape is planted almost exclusively in Cour-Chenerny AC, where this is the only permitted grape.

Ripe peach, dried peach, prune and olive. There was savoriness.

Premiere Vendange Gamay 2016
Scent of cherry.
Wine had stronger structure for Gamay

Vinifera Gamay 2012
Cherry and raspberry. There was some black pepper.
Gamay from Loire are not necessarily known for quality, but this was good wine.

I can't say that overall impression was strong, but it was an interesting tasting.