COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Rochebelle
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Rochebelle by Château Rochebelle is a 2009 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux, France. The wine is bottled at the estate, indicating a commitment to quality control. The Saint-Émilion region is celebrated for its clay-limestone soils, which are particularly suited to Merlot, contributing to wines of elegance and structure. The 2009 vintage was exceptional in Bordeaux, marked by favorable weather that yielded ripe, concentrated fruit, promising wines with depth and longevity.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines are known for their ability to age gracefully.
Fact 02
Bottling at the château ('Mis En Bouteille Au Château') ensures quality control.
Fact 03
The 2009 vintage is considered one of the great years in Bordeaux.
Fact 04
The region's unique clay-limestone soils are key to its wine character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Rochebelle's 2009 vintage is produced using traditional winemaking techniques characteristic of Saint-Émilion. Grapes are likely fermented in controlled environments to maximize fruit extraction. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in oak barrels, which contributes complexity and softens the tannins. The practice of bottling at the château ensures meticulous quality control throughout the process, aiming to express the unique character of the estate and the exceptional 2009 vintage.
