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Domaine Le Roc - Cuvée Réservée 2015

Fronton|Red wine

3.9/5 (12 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

spicy

tannic

black fruits

“A real treat!”

“Complex on the nose, with notes of violet, anise, pepper, and black fruits; on the palate, it needs time to open up but shows great potential. Less accessible when young than its peers, this is an ambitious wine.” (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) A wonderful bottle!

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Estate

Domaine Le Roc

Vintage

Cuvée Réservée

Vintage

2015

Designation

Fronton

Region

Southwest

Grape Varieties

50 % Négrette, 25 % Syrah, 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Regions

Gravelly boulbène soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

The grape varieties are vinified separately, with no crushing for the Négrette and Syrah, for approximately 4 weeks under temperature-controlled conditions.

Livestock farming

18 months in 225-liter barrels for the Négrette and Syrah, in 40-hl casks for the Cabernet Sauvignon, followed by 4 months in tanks after blending

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

Deep purple color

Nose

With aromas of dark fruits and spices

Palate

Full-bodied yet delicate, with fine, long, and harmonious tannins that envelop the palate, leaving a sensation of power and breadth

Serve

At 14-17°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, or a cheese platter...

More information at Domaine Le Roc

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

Complex on the nose, with notes of violet, anise, pepper, and black fruits; the palate takes some time to open up but shows great potential. Less universally appealing when young than its peers, this is an ambitious wine.

About the estate:

Le Roc is among the leading producers of Fronton. The range is extensive, and the top-tier wines demonstrate with every vintage that Fronton can possess depth and genuine aging potential. This is proven with every new tasting of a wine from the estate that is over 10 years old, which always surprises with its youthful character.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

In the Ribes family, there’s a place for everyone. Jean-Luc, who dabbles in blues music in his spare time, took over the family estate in 1981 and was joined over the years by his brother Frédéric and his wife, Cathy, then by Pierre, and now by Anne and Grégoire, representing the latest generation. The estate now spans 35 hectares between Ch. le Roc (certified organic) and Ch. Flotis (in conversion to organic), which was taken over in 2018 by Fabienne and Raphaël Agosti but is still vinified by the Ribes family.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

For many years, the Ribes family has been producing some of the most distinctive and memorable wines in the Fronton appellation. With the arrival of the younger generation—Grégoire and Anne—the vineyards of Château Flotis, a neighboring estate that the family had already been managing, were incorporated into Le Roc. With a consistency that commands admiration, the Négrette here displays its most original characteristics, also demonstrating its ability to evolve gracefully, particularly in the iconic Don Quichotte cuvée, where Syrah also plays a role. But the Haut du Bois, a new cuvée made from 100% Négrette, has the potential to steal the show... The grafted Bouysselet, vinified in barrels, asserts its character and ambition. Les Roc wines do you good! Thanks to them, you feel so far removed from hollow elitism and pretensions to fleeting sophistication... The latest vintages are particularly compelling, so yes, such depth, authenticity, and pleasure deserve a second star!

Customer rating

3.9/5

based on 12 reviews