"The price of some the more prestigious Bordeauxs has put them beyond the reach of mortals with budgets; but there is still some great "claret" available to those without a black American Express card. This is a case in point, a very impressive Cru Bourgeois from the ever-growing stable of Jean Guyon, who also owns the renowned Chateau Greysac. This Medoc blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and petit verdot is soft and understated without any hints of greenness. There are moccha and ripe fruit aromas while the medium-bodied palate is blessed with an appealing structure with dark blackcurrant and restrained oak to the fore. Perfumed and elegant, it was an excellent match for a beef casserole. I liked this a lot. $59. Imported by DiscoverVin " ...
This wine has won many other awards including 2 stars in the French wine review bible The Guide Hachette and a Gold Medal at the Paris wine show.
All published scores for this wine are here on wine-searcher
| Wine Enthusiast | 90/100 | |
| Wine Spectator | 90/100 | |
| CellarTracker | 87/100 | |
| Jean-Marc Quarin | 85/100 | |
| Decanter | 16.7/20 | |
| Gault & Millau | 15/20 | |
| Jancis Robinson | 15/20 | |
| Vinum Wine Magazine | 14.5/20 |
Jean Guyon is the owner of Château Rollan de By. Twenty years ago, when he purchased this domain, he began to improve quality and extended the vineyard. Traditional vine growing systems were adopted. Vines were replanted and natural fertilizers used to support the recovery of the natural ecosystem. On an impressive deep soil of gravel, Jean Guyon produces wines that were every bit as good as the classified-growths. The vines on the 45 hectare vineyard have an average age of 35 years.
Berry Brothers in London describe this Chateau as "a very reliable source of good value Medoc"
Region/Terroir: Médoc –Cru bourgeois
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Merlot (70%), Petit Verdot (10%).
Soil: Clayey-chalky gravel hills.
Alcohol: 13% VOL
Wine making: Grapes picked by hand. Fermentation occurs at low temperatures in stainless steel, temperature controlled vats. Malolactic fermentation occurs partially in new oak barrels. The wine is aged in oak for 16 months.
Cellaring potential: A wine that will achieve full maturity a decade from the vintage, but which enjoys such balance that it can be enjoyed in its youth. Parker suggest drinking over the next decade (see below)
Our Tasting notes: This wine had a WOW factor in a large line up of wines from the Médoc. Lifted nose with some floral (violet) notes and blackcurrant/cassis. Gorgeous mouth feel,soft, round and long with great balance. Complex palate , blackcurrants, liquorice notes and tobacco. As good as many classified growths.
It is a pleasure for DiscoverVin to bring this wine to Australia. It can be found on our website by clicking here. Trade prices on application 0260206016 or info@discovervin.com.au
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