"A beautiful tribute to the Negrette grape, magnified here in a generous yet refined expression. The nose is open, exuding intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, licorice, and sweet spices, with the violet fragrance so characteristic of the variety. The palate seduces with its richness and balance: juicy, full-bodied, delicious, round and velvety, with a slight sweetness and perfectly balanced freshness. The violet accompanies the tasting right through to the long, expressive finish. A cuvée with character that brilliantly showcases the identity of the grape variety." (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
Deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
Elegant, beautifully complex, with aromas of ripe black berries and spices.
Mouth
Ample and structured, velvety tannins with finesse, long and balanced finish that seduces with its freshness.
Serve
At 16°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with slow-cooked meats, spicy dishes, chicken with onions, lamb chops, Puy lentils, Saint Nectaire cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Le Roc is one of Fronton's leading wines. The range is extensive, and each vintage of the top wines demonstrates that Fronton can produce wines with depth and real aging potential. This is proven with each new tasting of a wine from the estate that is over 10 years old, which always surprises with its youthfulness.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2026 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About wine:
A beautiful tribute to the Negrette grape variety, magnified here in a generous yet refined expression. The nose is open, exuding intense aromas of ripe red and black fruits, licorice, and sweet spices, with the violet fragrance so characteristic of this variety. The palate seduces with its richness and balance: juicy, full-bodied, indulgent, round and velvety, with a slight sweetness and perfectly balanced freshness. The violet accompanies the tasting right through to the long, expressive finish. A cuvée with character that brilliantly showcases the identity of the grape variety.
About the estate:
In the Ribes family, everyone has their place. Jean-Luc, who is a blues musician in his spare time, took over the family estate in 1981 and was joined over time by his brother Frédéric and his wife Cathy, then by Pierre, and now by Anne and Grégoire, representing the latest generation. The estate now covers 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 - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2025 guide) 94/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Magnificent aromatic intensity (mentholated licorice, smoked tea, floral notes of violet, iris, and peony...) in the ambitious Hauts du Bois cuvée: explosive, it is the flavor that prevails, with the structure offering length and fullness.
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 property that the family already operated, were incorporated into Le Roc. With admirable consistency, the Négrette grape variety displays its most original characteristics here, demonstrating its ability to evolve gracefully, particularly in the emblematic Don Quichotte cuvée, where Syrah also plays a role. But Haut du Bois, a new cuvée made from pure Négrette, has what it takes to steal the show... The grafted Bouysselet, vinified in barrels, asserts its character and ambition. Roc wines do you good! They make you feel so far removed from hollow elitism and pretensions of evanescent sophistication... The latest vintages are particularly convincing, so yes, such embodiment, rootedness, and pleasure deserve a second star!
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