Château Roc de Candale 2015
Médaille d'Or
Concours Bordeaux
Produced from a selection of small plots, this Merlot-dominant cuvée—gently extracted—yields a wine with a fruity character and velvety tannins. The 2015 vintage expresses notes of red fruit with subtle oak. A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru with a rich, indulgent style, built for aging, it is already a delight to drink...
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Eye
Deep Color
Nose
Expressive notes of red berries, blackcurrants, and blueberries against a backdrop of woody, toasty notes
Palate
Fruity and intense, with notes of raspberry coulis, it offers velvety, full-bodied tannins and a fresh, elegant finish with hints of vanilla.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour beforehand if recent vintages need to be aerated
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary, or with roast beef, veal, and venison.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The Decoster family, owners of Clos des Jacobins and La Commanderie in Saint-Émilion, has just acquired this estate—located on the clay-limestone slope—along with its restaurant, which is ideally situated in the heart of the vineyard. The 11.5 hectares of Château de Candale enjoy a privileged location in the eastern part of the appellation, with prestigious neighbors such as Tertre Rotebœuf and Bellefont-Belcier. The tannins appear to be less harsh than in the past, and the wine’s potential is evident.
Concours Vins de Bordeaux
Wine rated (2016 guide) Gold Medal (Bordeaux Wine Competition)