The wines, well formed, have a delicate sap, tannins, and a beautiful colour. They acquire in the bottle an excellent bouquet, fine and perfumed, and are particularly sought after.
James Suckling: Mill 2018 : 89/90 - Mil 2019: 89/90 Markus Del Monego Mil 2019 : 90 | |
GOLD MEDALS : Lyon & Macon Mill 2018 Alberta Beverage awards Judges Selection Mill 2018 |
Château Roquegrave and its vineyard are situated in the highest points of the Valeyrac commune. They admirably dominate the Girondin river.
This domain has been the property of the Joannon & Lleu families since 1965.
TECHNICAL INFO | |
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Appellation | Médoc - Cru Bourgeois |
VINEYARD | 30 hectares |
TYPICAL BLEND |
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VINES | 30 hectares of vines situated on hills and plains both sandy-gravelly on a foundation of sandstone and clay-gravelly on gravel and stone subsoils. It is a truly fine mix of soil. In the past, the upper layer was removed to facilitate production. Château Roquegrave is named after this terroir. |
HARVEST | Mechanical |
ŒNOLOGIST | Pierre Yves Joannon |
VINIFICATION | Fermentation in temperature-controlled cement vats with a maceration of at least 3 weeks. |
AGEING | 12-15 months in oak barrels |
PRODUCTION | 150,000 Bottles |
ALCOHOL CONTENT | 14% vol. |
CLOSURE TYPE | Cork |
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