Andre Romero

Low yields and relatively warm temperatures late in the season more than redeemed this wine, with Syrah and Mourvèdre making up more than half the blend and adding spicy richness to a solid, savoury core.
Simon Field MW - Rhône Buyer

The irrepressible André Roméro was lessthan- entirely complimentary about the 2013 vintage when we visited in November of that year. Twelve months later, his opinion has been moderated a little-more by empirical observation than by commercial imperative, one is inclined to infer. Be that as it may, the disequilibrium and dilution which he feared have not materialised; indeed quite the reverse in some instances, as the blends take on the more robust characteristics of varietals which are sometimes referred to-not without reason-as ‘cépages améliorateurs’.

Characteristically this wine displays jammy black fruits, notable tannins and an impressive length.

Made from 70 % Grenache, with the balance shared by Syrah and Mourvdre, this is a stunning effort. Liqueur de cassis, kirsch and macerated plums on the palate but the most astonishing feature is the wonderful floral aromatics with violets and even bacon rind reminiscent of a fine Cte Rtie. Old vine Grenache at its very best.
Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, February 2012

Our pilgrimage to Romeros pre et fils was more difficult than usual this year; there was a route barre sign at one end of the only approach roadfair enough.but then 10 minutes later there was another one at the other end of the same road. The detour was worth it, of course. The unique clay-based terroir is now given more expression as the barriques have been removed, probably at significant expense, and replaced by larger upright foudres, which allow the full aromatic potential of these low-yielding vines full and eloquent expression.