COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2009
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Domaine de Rocheville
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Roi 2009 is a 100% Cabernet Franc from the Saumur-Champigny appellation in the Loire Valley, produced by Domaine de Rocheville. The wine originates from old vines cultivated on clay-limestone terroir, specifically Upper Turonian green tufa chalk, situated on a hillside near Parnay. Domaine de Rocheville, established in 2004 by Philippe Porché, is committed to artisanal winemaking with a focus on precision and elegance, emphasizing the purest expression of their grape varietals. The estate has a history of sustainable viticulture, achieving Terra Vitis certification and converting to organic farming. The 2009 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions in the Loire Valley, characterized by a mild winter and a warm, dry spring.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Passed
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard located at the foot of a medieval church.
Fact 02
Uses green tufa chalk soil for substance and power.
Fact 03
Certified organic since 2019.
Fact 04
Aged in French oak from Tronçais Forest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Roi 2009 is produced from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. The winemaking process involves a maceration period of three to four weeks, including punching down the cap for extraction, followed by slow fermentation at low temperatures. The 2009 vintage was macerated for twenty-two days. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with the 2009 vintage spending eight months in oak foudre. Domaine de Rocheville employs sustainable viticulture practices, including grassing over vines and protecting biodiversity, and holds organic certifications.
