- Château Rol Valentin
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Château Rol Valentin is a Bordeaux wine from the appellation Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, an area next to Saint-Émilion proper. Do not confuse such wines with those that are ranked Grand cru in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine. The winery is located in the Right Bank of France’s Bordeaux wine region in the commune of Saint-Émilion, in the department Gironde.
The wine's small production and use of oak in combination with high prices and ratings places it among Saint-Émilion's "Vins de garage".[1]
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History
In 1994 the estate was acquired by Eric Prisette, a retired professional footballer, and his wife Virginie.[2] Rol Valentin employs Stephane Derenoncourt as consultant oenologist.[3]
Production
The vineyard area extends 4.6 hectares, with the grape varieties of 85% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 7% Cabernet Sauvignon.
There is typically an annual production of 14,000 bottles.[2]
References
- ^ Château Rol Valentin BB&R
- ^ a b Kissack, Chris, thewinedoctor.com. "Chateau Rol Valentin". http://www.thewinedoctor.com/tastingsprofile/rolvalentin.shtml.
- ^ Robinson, Jancis, jancisrobinson.com (May 8, 2004). "Derenoncourt - the new Michel Rolland?". http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/winenews0508.
External links
- Château Rol Valentin official site (French) (English)
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