【Classic Bordeaux Dry White Wine Region】
【From a Long-Established Boutique Winery】
【2024 A superb vintage】
ZF916 - Chateau Roquefort Rives Entre deux Mers Blanc 2024
Price:$145/btl
Type:White Wine
Grape Varieties80% sauvignon, 20% sémillon
Region:Entre-Deux-Mers
ABV:13%
Volume:750ml
Winery
Chateau Roquefort, nestled in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers appellation of Bordeaux, France, just 20 kilometers from Saint-Émilion, is a family-owned winery steeped in history. Its history dates back 6,000 years to the Neolithic Age, with records of castle fortifications dating back to the Middle Ages (1291). "Roquefort" derives from the French "Roca Forte," meaning "rock outcrop," vividly depicting the limestone plateau landscape on which the winery is situated.
In 1976, Jean and Christiane Bellanger acquired the winery. By then, the vineyards had disappeared in the 20th century, and they embarked on a revival journey, replanting 30 hectares of vines in 1983. Today, the winery is managed by the second generation, Philippe Bellanger, who continues the family's philosophy of creating high-quality, accessible Bordeaux classics.
Region
The winery covers a total area of 240 hectares, of which approximately 107 hectares are vineyards. Over 55% of this is forest, woodland, and grassland, creating a superior ecological environment. The vineyards are situated on limestone plateaus and hills, with typical clay-limestone soils that are well-drained, imparting fresh minerality and balanced acidity to the wines.
Located between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the region benefits from a unique microclimate regulated by the river's tides. The moderate diurnal temperature range extends the grape ripening period, promoting the full accumulation of flavor compounds while reducing the risk of pests and diseases, providing ideal conditions for white grape growth.
Winemaking
The wines are made using the classic Bordeaux white grape blend, dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, with a small amount of Muscadelle for aroma and flavor enhancement. Sauvignon Blanc brings refreshing citrus and herbal notes, while Semillon softens the body and balances the acidity, with delicate floral aromas blending in, creating a rich and harmonious aroma profile. The winemaking process, involving low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks and no oak barrel aging, isolates the wine from unwanted flavors, locking in the fresh fruit aromas to the maximum extent, resulting in a clean and pure palate, free from heaviness and bitterness.