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Château Rocher-Calon is a French red Bordeaux wine from the satellite Montagne St Emilion, a satellite village of St Emilion itself.
The Chateau is owned by Vignobles Lagardere, which is run by the father and son team of Jean-Claude and Gael Lagardere. The business was founded by Jean-Claude’s grandfather, Pierre, shortly after World War One, when he bought a hectare of land in Pomerol. His son, Yves, expanded the business with the purchase of vineyards in Montagne.
In 1999, Gael began the process of modernising and improving wine production with new, state-of-the-art equipment, temperature-controlled ageing cellars and introducing micro-oxygenation. Today, there are 17 hectares in Montagne and 2.2 hectares in Pomerol. Their estates comprise Chateau Tour Maillet in Pomerol and Chateau Negrit, and this estate in Montagne.
Jean Philippe Faure is the wine consultant who works for the Michel Rolland Laboratory.
Montagne St Emilion AOC was created in 1936 and is located in the ‘right bank’ Libournais, some five kilometres to the north of St Emilion. It is the largest satellite AOC of St Emilion satellites which also include Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin-Saint-Émilion, and Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion. The satellite villages offer some of the character of their more prestigious neighbours but offer much better value for money.
The main grape grown here is Merlot, and it usually makes up 70 to 90% of the blend. Cabernet Franc is often the next grape in the blend, adding aromatic lift and backbone. Some estates have smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and sometimes even Malbec.
Château Rocher-Calon comprises 16.5 hectares of vineyards planted with 90% Merlot and 10% made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The vines have an average age of 35 years old. The soils are clay and limestone, characteristic of the region.
Chateau Rocher Calon has a deep ruby colour with enticing aromas of ripe blackberries and cherries, complemented by hints of cedar and tobacco. On the palate, it is full-bodied with velvety tannins, showcasing flavours of dark fruit, chocolate, and subtle spice. The finish is long and elegant, with a refreshing acidity that balances the richness. A delightful expression of its terroir,
Great with charcuterie, grilled red meats, roasted poultry and cheeses.
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