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 the structure, this very Merlot-like 2012 offers undeniable charm and an exuberant, mellow flavor. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2017 - RVF) Delivery in a wooden case for orders of 12 bottles of this wine shipped within France (excluding Pickup Point 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

Terroirs

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

Viticulture

traditional and neat

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

in wooden barrels for each vineyard block of each grape variety. Extraction through punching down.

Livestock farming

aged in barrels on the lees

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

garnet red

Nose

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

Mouth

rich, full-bodied, smooth. Silky texture

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

pairs perfectly with red meat in sauce or grilled, game, or strong cheeses

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2018 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)

About wine:

Floral, full-bodied, and silky, this wine is utterly charming.

About the estate:

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

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2016 guide) Mentioned (Successful wine)

About wine:

Smoky and toasty notes, red berries, a hint of leather and pepper—the nose is inviting. On the palate, it is round, full-bodied, and smooth, echoing the fruitiness and spiciness 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 rating (2015 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding 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 quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)

About wine:

Immediate, tender, smooth, and very approachable, with a sweetness that completely envelops its structure, the distinctly Merlot-style 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 established itself with seductive, round, and smooth wines. The vineyard consists of two distinct sites: one in the eastern part of the appellation, near Valandraud, in Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, and the other in the western part, near Clos de Jacobins. Sold in 2009 to Alexandra and Nicolas Robin, Rol Valentin continues its momentum 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