Chateau Roc De Levraut Bordeaux Superieur

***MEDAL WINNER @ CONCOURS DES GRANDES VINS DE FRANCE***

Country: France   Region: Bordeaux 

Varietal: Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20% 

Vintage: 2022  Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Chateau Roc De Levraut

Description:
The Chateau Roc de Levraut receives its name from the enormous boulders that are scattered through the area of rolling hills composed of clay and limestone soils, a characteristic that was no doubt cursed by the original Ballarins who had to clear the soil with oxen, but now cherished because the terroir leads to a distinct sense of minerality in the tightly knit wines.

The 2022 is in the classic structured style that shows red and black fruit, a touch of cassis, that mixture of dark berry and sage-like herbal musk so prevalent in Bordeaux reds, and a lovely plump blueberry from the Cabernet Franc. The tannins are noticeable, but don't dominate the wine, suggesting instead that there will likely be a few years of ageing capacity here.

Tasting Notes:
Intense ruby red wine with layers of dark autumn fruits - damsons and blackcurrants with an underlay of sweet spice.

Food Matches: Beef / Lamb / Goat Cheese / Venison / Game