Alcohol: 14.5%
Grape(s): Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Localization: Montagne Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France
Tasting Notes: Château Rocher Calon is situated on some of the best soils of Montagne St-Emilion, which directly borders the renowned St Emilion to the south. Made with meticulous attention to detail and employing the highest quality winemaking practices, this Merlot-dominated blend achieves much of the silky softness and elegance of its more illustrious neighbor but at a much lower price tag. Elegant and medium to full-bodied with robust red berry and cherry aromas follow through to blackberries and licorice on the palate.
Food pairing: It can be appreciated today or after a few years of aging on charcuterie, grilled red meats and roasted poultry.
The Domain: A story that spans four generations …
Father and son winegrowers with a passion for wine handed down from generation to generation.
Returning home after WWI, Pierre Lagardère, Gaël Lagardère’s great-grandfather, bought a hectare of land in Pomerol. Thus began the family tradition of winemaking that has continued over the last four generations.
A hard-working vitner, Yves Lagardère began extending his acreage through the acquisition of new vineyards in Montagne and Pomerol. His son, Jean-Claude, who took over in 1982, continued to grow the landholding thorough further vineyard purchases (17 hectares in Montagne and 2.2 hectares in Pomerol).
In 1999, Jean-Claude’s son, Gaël set about improving the quality of wine production and has invested in ultra-modern equipment: temperature-controlled aging cellars, pneumatic wine press and micro-oxygenation. Working hand-in-hand, Jean-Claude and Gaël devote all their efforts to grape-growing and winemaking.
Striving for excellence, they are continually making improvements to ensure that every vintage is acclaimed.
