Wines Saint-Émilion Rocheyron - La Fleur de Rocheyron - 2015

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Château Rocheyron 2015 La Fleur de Rocheyron is a classic red blend from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, in the Libournais subregion of Bordeaux. This cuvée draws on Merlot as its backbone, complemented by Cabernet Franc, reflecting the signature blend of the right bank. The 2015 vintage is widely celebrated as an outstanding year in Bordeaux, marked by sunny days and cool nights that resulted in well-ripened grapes with great structure and finesse. The terroir at Rocheyron is characterised by clay and limestone soils, which contribute freshness, minerality, and elegance to the wine. Traditional vinification methods are employed here, focusing on gentle extraction and aging in French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes to the wine’s complex bouquet.

Saint-Émilion itself is one of Bordeaux’s most storied and picturesque wine regions, renowned not only for its world-class wines but also for its UNESCO-listed village set on a limestone plateau. The region benefits from a moderated maritime climate influenced by the Dordogne, offering warmth for grape maturity but with enough rainfall and cooling breezes to maintain acidity and balance. The predominance of Merlot adapts superbly to the local clay and limestone soils, producing wines with plush fruit, refined tannins, and lingering minerality. Over centuries, the area has developed a reputation for sophistication and age-worthiness, characteristics the 2015 La Fleur de Rocheyron exemplifies.

This structured and elegant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru pairs beautifully with classic French dishes such as duck breast with cherry sauce, rack of lamb with rosemary, or a hearty beef bourguignon. Local cuisine, like entrecôte à la bordelaise or confit de canard, also highlights the supple texture and layered complexity of this wine. For a vegetarian pairing, consider wild mushroom risotto or roasted aubergine with herbes de Provence.

For optimum enjoyment, decant the wine for at least an hour before serving to allow its aromatic profile to open up. Serve at around 16-18°C, ideally in a tulip-shaped glass, to appreciate its full depth and finesse. This bottling promises pleasure now but will continue to develop gracefully for several more years in the cellar.