Château Haut-Rocher, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2018 - MAGNUM - Parker 90-92
€49.50
(€33.00 L)
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A full-bodied wine with aromas of baked cherries, warm blueberries, and preserved plums, featuring touches of scorched earth and truffles.
Winemaker and Vineyard: The terroir of Château Haut Rocher in the St Emilion appellation is highly qualitative, located on the slopes of the town of Saint Etienne de Lisse, facing south/southeast. The soil is clay-limestone on molasse from Fronsac. The average age of the vineyard is 40 years. The terroir of Château Bréhat is in the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation. The 5-hectare plot is adjacent to the St Emilion appellation. The soil is clay-loamy over a limestone subsoil, facing south at the foot of the slopes. The average age of the vines is 30 years.
Tasting: Blended of 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec, the 2018 Haut Rocher is deep garnet-purple colored and features baked cherries, warm blueberries and preserved plums notes with touches of scorched earth and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with juicy fruit, framed by rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing fragrant. (robertparker.com, 23.04.2019)
Service: Serve at room temperature (16-18°C) to accompany an eggplant tarte tatin with herbs of Provence.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol | 14,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Vines | Merlot 65%, Cabernet Franc 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 12%, Malbec 3% |
| Storage advice | Cellaring up to 10 years. |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Haut-Rocher, Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse, 33330 Saint-Emilion, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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