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Château La Rocaille, Graves, France, 2016
La Rocaille refers to pebbles (or shells) - and the 18th century decorative style of the Rococo. It implies a lot of the fluvial gravel for which the Graves is famed and this estate at Podensac is indeed close to the Garonne river. 80% Merlot and... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBordeaux
Sub RegionGraves
GrowerChâteau La Rocaille
Grape VarietyMerlot
Vintage2016
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeROC116
Merlot
Merlot Origins Bordeaux region. Known by 18thC Now much more widely planted in Bordeaux than Cabernet Sauvignon Characteristics Productive - high yielding …but early budding, so vulnerable to frost (e.g. 1956) In comparison to Cabernet Sauvignon: higher sugars and appealing fruitiness; lower tannins (so can be enjoyed sooner);...
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Château La Rocaille, Graves, France, 2016
La Rocaille refers to pebbles (or shells) - and the 18th century decorative style of the Rococo. It implies a lot of the fluvial gravel for which the Graves is famed and this estate at Podensac is indeed close to the Garonne river. 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Lovely fresh blackberry and raspberry character; smooth and supple; very open and enjoyable. Now-2023
"We tasted this blind in a large flight of 2016 red Bordeaux in early September and all agreed it was a belter. Lots of blackberries on the nose leading to lush, rounded fruit with soft tannins. Shouts out for a Sunday roast", Alistair Lacy, SVS
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OriginFrance
RegionBordeaux
ColourRed
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeBDU616
GrapeMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot
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