COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Château Rocher Corbin
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Rocher Corbin Montagne Saint-Émilion is a red wine from the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Château Rocher Corbin. The estate spans 10 hectares and features exceptionally old vines, with some Merlot parcels predating the phylloxera epidemic. The property has been family-owned for four generations, with current stewardship focused on modernizing while respecting tradition. The vineyard is situated on the western slope of Mount Calon, characterized by well-drained clay and limestone soils. The estate is committed to organic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards include pre-phylloxera Merlot vines up to 150 years old.
Fact 02
Winemaking has been conducted without sulfur since the 2016 harvest.
Fact 03
The estate practices organic farming.
Fact 04
Vines average 45 years old, with some parcels over 80 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Château Rocher Corbin begins with manual sorting of grapes and individual berries to ensure quality. Pre-cold maceration is followed by a 5-week maceration period in temperature-controlled tanks. Fermentations are spontaneous. Since the 2016 harvest, winemaking has been conducted without sulfur additions. The wine is subsequently aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 50% of the barrels being new.
