Our wines (Vincod, ne pas toucher)
Vinified for 4 generations, from great-grandfather to great-grandson, this wine is the very essence of our estate. Luscious, fruity and powerful, it can be adapted to any occasion. A wine for every table...
The vintageThe 2022 vintage is an exceptional one, perhaps the vintage of the century. Our vines have shown incredible resilience in the face of record drought and high temperatures, producing dense, concentrated, fresh and fruity red wines. This surprising vintage could well surpass previous ones and leave an indelible mark on the history of our vineyards.
LocationArea under vine: 21 hectares
Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Appellation : Montagne Saint-Emilion
Terroir : Clay-limestone, clay-silica and sandy soils.
In the vineyardManual pruning in winter on hillside plots and later on other plots to delay budburst and the onset of frost. Branched cane shoots reused as soil compost. Controlled yields. Mechanical harvesting.
HarvestThe harvest took place in mid-September for 3 weeks, allowing us to manage the work in the vineyard and cellar perfectly. The harvest was of very good quality and the yields very satisfactory, once again demonstrating the adaptability of our vines and our terroir to climate change.
WinemakingTraditional, temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats combined with micro-oxygenation. Alcoholic fermentation followed by malolactic fermentation. Daily pumping-over and punching-down.
Ageing12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.
Serve at around 17/18 degrees, decant if possible or open an hour before serving.
Ageing potential5 to 10 years
TastingThis vintage reveals a deep garnet-red color with subtle purple highlights. On the nose, it charms with a rich palette of aromas combining black fruits and delicate spicy nuances. On the palate, its round, generous texture reveals gourmet flavors, with fruity touches that elegantly carry through to a refined finish. A complex, harmonious wine.
Visual appearanceIntense garnet-red with purple highlights.
At noseBeautiful aromatic palette combining blackberry and black cherry aromas with fine smoky notes.
On the palateRound and dense on the palate, with lovely raspberry notes ending on delicate hints of dried fruit.
Food pairingsAperitif: Platter of fine charcuterie (dry-cured ham, terrines), tapas.
Game: Roast pheasant, wild boar stew with berries.
White meats: Supreme of poultry, roast veal.
Red meats: Beef fillet with pepper sauce, grilled entrecôte.
Poultry: Duck with cherries, roast capon.
Cheeses: Camembert, Brie, character cheeses (Comté, Bleu d'Auvergne).
Desserts: Red fruit tart, dark chocolate fondant, blackberry pavlova.
World cuisine: Lamb tagine, spicy beef empanadas, beef enchiladas.
French specialties: Beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled prime rib.
Aperitif, International cuisine, Desserts, Cheese, Game, French cuisine, White meat, Red meat, Poultry
13,50
Allergens (sulfites)Contains sulphites
Allergens (egg)Does not contain egg or egg products
Allergens (milk)Does not contain milk or milk-based products
GMThis product contains no GMOs or GMO-derived components.
Winegrowing labelAgriculture Raisonnée
Grapes
Merlot
: 80 %
Cabernet franc
: 15 %
Cabernet sauvignon
: 5 %
Medium deep ruby red colour. Pure and fragrant on the red fruity side with raspberry, red currant, fine oak and butterscotch notes. The palate shows a dense structure with finely rounded extract, digest and supple with elegant red berry notes, mild spice and a long velvety finish.
Andreas Larsson
Andreas Larsson
, 92/100
, 2024-06-10
Thomas Laydis and Roc de Calon's ambitions for precision and clarity are bearing fruit! The bouquet highlights the freshness of the Cabernet Franc with hints of eucalyptus and peony, while the dark berries provide the aura! On the palate, the wine focuses on detail, freshness, linear character and sapidity. Above all, it wants to show where it comes from, and not plebiscite the year. A powerful, vigorous, harmonious and thirst-quenching wine.
Yves Beck
Yves Beck - Beckustator
, 93/100
, 2024-04-12
Exuberant and attractive, the 2022 Roc de Calon displays a gourmand, vibrant bouquet of cassis, violet and sweet berries mingled with delicate minty notes. Medium to full-bodied, round and supple, it's perfectly enrobing with a charming mid-palate enhanced by velvety tannins and a long, fresh finish. This blend of unknown proportions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec promises great aging potential and is throughly enjoyable for immediate pleasure
Yohan Castaing - The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
, 91/100
, 2025-03-06
This savory red has notes of currants, dried herbs and mussel shells on the nose. Some iodine, too. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins and a lightly saline finish. Drink in 2027.
James Suckling
James Suckling
, 90/100
, 2025-01-17
The wine has a medium-intensity ruby color. The initial nose is chiseled, herbaceous, and fruity. It expresses aromas of blackcurrant leaf, fresh tobacco, mint, and fresh pine needles, combined with a touch of violet and fresh, ripe fruit (blackcurrant, morello cherry, bigarreau cherry, roasted raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry jam in the background). After aeration, notes of sweet spices (white pepper, licorice, a touch of nutmeg) emerge, as well as a very light toasted and dark chocolate note. The palate is silky and juicy, with polished, melted, even slightly cocoa-flavored tannins. It expresses the flavors of morello cherry, crushed blackcurrant, wild blackberry, roasted bigarreau cherry, fresh red cherry and crunchy strawberry, combined with notes of liquorice, nutmeg, bitter cocoa, toast, as well as blackcurrant leaf, dried pine needles and violet in the background. The finish is finely tight, sapid, with gourmet notes of ripe morello cherry and a good bitterness of bird cherry.
Valentina Guerin de Tourville
Vert de Vin
, 90/100
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Argent , 2025-06-26
