Aromas of blueberries, black olives, and light walnuts follow through to a medium body with fine, polished tannins and a light coffee and blackberry aftertaste. WINEMAKER Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon TERROIR Blue clay, silica gravel, clay with crasse de fer. VINIFICATION 50% stainless steel and 50% concrete, all temperature-controlled. Aging 16-18 months: 1/3 French oak barrels (50% new) and 2/3 in vats. FOOD PAIRING Any kind of cheese, meats as well as chicken, vegetables, and pasta. ALCOHOL CONTENT 14% Technical Sheet PDF
The Roi family has been in the heart of Lussac Saint-Emilion since the 19th century. Jean-Noel Roi took over the estate in 1978. His sons, Antoine (assistant winemaker and estate manager) and Guillaume (marketing and sales) represent the 5th generation running the estate. In 2014, the family started working with the famous consultant Stephane Derenoncourt to make the best quality wines that reflect the complexity and subtlety of their terroir. Fully aware of the challenges of climate change and intent on protecting its ecosystem, the estate is committed to achieving level 3, the highest level of the High Environmental Value …