Domaine Le Roc - Cuvée Réservée 2015

Fronton|Red wine

3.9/5 (12 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

spicy

tannic

dark berries

"A real treat!"

“Complex on the nose, with notes of violet, anise, pepper, and black fruit; the palate is still developing but shows great potential. Less accessible in its youth than its peers, this is an ambitious wine.” (Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) A fine 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

Terroirs

Gravelly soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

The grape varieties are vinified separately; the Negrette and Syrah are not crushed and are fermented for approximately four weeks under temperature-controlled conditions

Livestock farming

18 months in 225-liter barrels for the Négrette and Syrah, in 400-liter 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 fruit and spices

Palate

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

Serve

At 14-17°C

Open

1 hour before

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 production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)

About the wine:

Complex on the nose, with notes of violet, anise, pepper, and black fruit; the palate is still developing but shows promise. 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 plays the blues 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), taken over in 2018 by Fabienne and Raphaël Agosti but 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 previously managed by the family, were incorporated into Le Roc. With a consistency that commands admiration, the Négrette displays its most original characteristics here, 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 Bouysselet, grafted and vinified in barrels, asserts its character and ambition. The wines of Le Roc do you good! Thanks to them, you feel so far removed from hollow elitism and pretensions of 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