Chateau Roquefort, Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France, 2019
Overview of the Wine
Frederic Bellanger took the reins of Château Roquefort at the young age of 32. His wines are vinified on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks after undergoing a cold soak and is bottled just 6 months after harvest to maintain freshness.
Château Roquefort is a winemaking estate owned by the Bellanger family. It has a magnificent location between the Garonne and the Dordogne amid the vineyards of Bordeaux, not far from Saint-Emilion. With 100 hectares of vines, the estate has been producing high-quality Bordeaux wines and exceptional cuvees for more than 40 years.
Grape / Blend
85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon
Origin
Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Notes
Clear and brilliant, the color is pale. The aromatic palette is complex with dominant floral notes: hawthorn, linden and jasmine.
Tropical fruits and citrus fruits appear on the palate: lychee, pineapple, grapefruit, Williams pear. Nice tension, good acidity.
Sweetness and freshness are in harmony.
Product size: 750ml
