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Château Rol Valentin 2012

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru|Red wine

3.8/5 (8 customers)

91/100

Robert Parker

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

RVF

Cité

Hachette

“Immediate, tender, smooth, and very approachable, with a sense of sweetness that completely envelops its structure, this very Merlot-like 2012 offers undeniable charm and an exuberant, well-integrated flavor. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2017 - RVF) Delivered in a wooden crate for orders of 12 bottles of this wine shipped within France (excluding the “Point Relais” delivery method)

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Estate

Château Rol Valentin

Vintage

2012

Designation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

soils consisting of ancient sand over clay (1.80 ha) and clay-limestone soils on hillsides and plateaus (5.50 ha)

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

in wooden vats for each plot of each grape variety. Extraction through punching down.

Livestock Farming

in barrels on the lees

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

garnet red

Nose

notes of dark fruit, licorice, camphor, and a hint of truffle

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, smooth. Silky texture

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs perfectly with red meats—whether served in a sauce or grilled—as well as game and full-flavored cheeses

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Floral, lingering, and silky, this wine is truly charming.

About the estate:

On par with the grands crus classés, this grand cru—grown on clay-limestone and sandy soils—displays remarkable consistency.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2016 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About the wine:

With smoky and toasty notes, red berries, and a hint of leather and pepper, the nose is inviting. On the palate, it is round, full-bodied, and smooth, reflecting the fruity and spicy character of the nose. The tannins are velvety but become more austere on the finish, and the oak still needs to integrate. Promising.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2017 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Immediate, tender, smooth, and very approachable, with a sweetness that completely envelops its structure, the very Merlot-like 2012 offers undeniable charm and an exuberant, well-integrated flavor.

About the estate:

Its absence seems like an injustice in the 2012 classification, given the consistency and quality of this estate’s wines, which were among the region’s leading examples of “garage” wines. Founded in 1994 by former professional soccer player Eric Prissette and vinified under the guidance of Stéphane Derenoncourt, the estate quickly made a name for itself with its appealing, round, and smooth wines. The vineyard consists of two distinct sites: one in the eastern part of the appellation, near Valandraud in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, and the other in the western part, near the Clos de Jacobins. Sold in 2009 to Alexandra and Nicolas Robin, Rol Valentin continues its upward trajectory without faltering. Greater complexity—both in the structure of the wine and in its aromas—would, however, further enhance its reputation.

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 8 reviews