By Chateau Roc de Boisseaux
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Vineyard
Chateau Roc de Boisseaux is located on the sand and gravel soils in the south of the village of Saint-Emilion. This terroir's potential had been noted for decades by some of the greatest winemakers of the right bank. Chateau Roc de Boisseaux vineyard covers 8 hectares with traditional grapes varieties.

Winemakers
Since the arrival of the Rivoal family at its head, with the technical support of Hubert de Bouard and Philippe Nunes, the property has been planted to replace all the dead vines. Every winegrowing plot has its own protocol and is worked according to its characteristics. The work on the vines is by hand (raising wires, leaf thinning, green harvesting, etc.)

Winemaking
Traditional with a vatting period of 3 to 4 weeks. 1 to 5 pump-overs per day. Separate vinification for grape varieties and parcels. Automatic temperature control of fermentation.

Wine Details
Owners and Managers: Pierre-Yves and Marc Rivoal
Oenologists: Hubert de Bouard and Philippe Nunes
Total Under Vines Area: 8 Hectares
Production: Around 350 hl; around 3800 cases
Location: St. Emilion
Soils: Mostly gravel and sand with some clay and limestone
Density of Plantation: 6000 vines/hectare
Vineyard Age: 25 years
Yields: Around 40 hl/hectare
Harvest: Manual with selection on the vine and table
Fermenting Cellar: Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (540 hl)
Aging: 15 months in French oak barrels, 1/3 of new oak barrels
Bottling: At the chateau
[Information provided by DHI Selections]

CHATEAU ROC DE BOISSEAUX ST.-EMILION 2018
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2018
Score: 91-92
A tight and focused red with dark berries and chocolate undertones. Medium to full body. Reserved and polished.

2018 Roc de Boisseaux
Producer: Roc de Boisseaux 
From: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion
Color: Red
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Proprietary Blend
Rating: (90-92)
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date: 23rd Apr 2019
Source: April 2019 Week 4 - Bordeaux 2018, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Roc de Boisseaux has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and offers up scents of baked blackberries, raspberry tart and blackberry preserves with nuances of espresso, underbrush and bay leaves plus a waft of fungi. Medium to full-bodied, it gives plenty of savory, muscular fruit and a chewy texture with just enough freshness and an herbal lift on the finish.

2018 Chateau Roc de Boisseaux  (St. Emilion Grand Cru)    
Points: 90
The wine is built on its medium-bodied, round, lush, chocolate, plum, smoke and truffle character. Already delicious, the wine is perfect for early drinking pleasure. 89-91
Tasted: Apr 19, 2019

Roc de Boisseaux 2018 Roc de Boisseaux
Rating: (89-91)
Saint Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Red wine from France
The 2018 Roc de Boisseaux is a bold, juicy Saint-Emilion loaded with dark fruit, chocolate, cloves, new leather, and licorice. Flamboyant and exotically ripe, 2018 will drink well right out of the gate, especially once the tannins soften a bit during elevage.
Antonio Galloni. Tasting date: April 2019

Roc de Boisseaux 2018 St-Emilion
Producer: Roc de Boisseaux
Appellation: St-Emilion
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Colour: Red
Score: 16/20
When to drink: 2022 – 2028
Published on: 25 Apr 2019
Date tasted: 4 Apr 2019
Reviewer: Julia Harding MW
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. This wine is made by Stephanie de Bouard's husband Marc Rivoal. Barrel sample.
Very purple. Thick and chewy texture, plenty of fruit, all very primary. A little too much obvious oak but the fruit is nice underneath. (JH)