1998 Rol-Valentin - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

1998 Rol Valentin: The second " vin de garage " of the session. 10,000 - 12,000 bt / year. Derenoncourt does a very meticulous follow up during the whole wine making process. The berries have been picked similarly to the Sauternes technique, grape by grape over several weeks depending of their maturity. Very dark hue. Complex nose expressing blackcurrant and mint. Highly concentrated with a perfect balance between acidity and fruit. Very long finish with some chocolate tones. A great wine! 90/100

2004 Rol-Valentin - Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

07/2007 - Very pleasant, subtle bouquet of fruit and flowers. The wine asserts itself on the palate by degrees, with fine tannin and very pure fruit. Well-balanced and elegant with a distinctive and attractive taste of terroir on the finish. A very successful wine.

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