expertise at Domaine Germain — Saint-Romain

Our Expertise

Respecting the soils, the vine, and time

Every decision is guided by close observation of each parcel and by the desire to preserve the character of our terroirs.

The Vineyard

Tending with care...

Ploughing is carried out late in the season so as not to wake the vines too early, and the number of passes is kept to a minimum to avoid soil compaction.

New plantings are raised from mass selections taken from the estate's oldest vines — a choice that preserves the identity of each parcel over the long term.

Trellis height has been raised to increase the leaf canopy: promoting photosynthesis and naturally shielding the grapes from intense heat.

Soil work in the vineyards of Domaine Germain
Manual work in the vineyard
Arnaud Germain observing his parcels
Detail of parcel-by-parcel work at the estate
Viticultural work at Domaine Germain
The Harvest

By hand, parcel by parcel

Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, with particular attention paid to the ripeness of the grapes.

Harvest dates are determined parcel by parcel, according to the conditions of each vintage and the expression sought for each wine.

Manual harvest at Domaine Germain
Grape sorting during harvest
Parcel-by-parcel harvest at Saint-Romain
Harvest crates at the estate
Grapes arriving at the winery
The Cellar & Ageing

Precision and patience

Since 2020, the estate has had a single-storey winery that allows for smooth management of the harvest and vinification. All wines are vinified parcel by parcel, using indigenous yeasts.

For the reds, macerations are long — around 21 days. Ageing extends over 17 to 18 months, principally in Burgundian oak barrels, with a measured proportion of new wood.

For the whites, after direct pressing, ageing takes place mainly in oval concrete vats, in order to preserve freshness, energy, and purity of fruit.