Chateau Roc de Levraut
75cl
/
14% Vol
We believe this wine to be a rare diamond from Bordeaux as it is well presented, tastes exceptional and is at a very reasonable price point! 2019 was also a very good year for Bordeaux. Chateau Roc de Levraut has been run by the same family for three generations. Their focus is on producing high quality, very low yields of grapes, giving utmost respect to the vineyard and wines. Special cultivation methods are used that protect the environment and enhance natural competition amongst the vines.
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Chateau Roc de Levraut
€16.50
Ex Tax: €13.41
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Ripe plum, damson, cherries, cedar and spice.
Palate
Soft, juicy and approachable. Medium-bodied with gently furry tannins, medium acidity and nice fruit extraction. Ripe, black fruits with flavours of plum, blackberry, cherries and damsons. Touches of exotic spices, oak and incense. Good length, remaining supple and interesting to the finish.
Colour
Deep opaque ruby red
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
Maturation
Grapes harvested at full ripeness and manually sorted. Fermentation at checked temperature for 3 weeks. Oak maturation for a year, with regular removing of the settling lees to naturally clarify the wine and smooth the tannins.
Alcohol %
14%
Style
Medium-bodied, balanced and complex red wine
Estate/Producer
Vignobles Ballarin
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux
Vintage
2019
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Very enjoyable now, will keep 3 to 5 years
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs well with beef, venison, spicy dishes, and cheese.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Concours de Paris 2015 - Gold Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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