GrVins
Sélection et importation de vins fins
Saint-Emilion grand cru Logé en caisse bois d’origine de 1 magnum 150 cl Parker 90-92 | Galloni 91-94 | Jeff Leve 92| Quarin 92
94.05 CHF (87.00 CHF HT)
Antonio Galloni 91-94 points www.vinous.com One of the standouts of the vintage, the 2016 Rol Valentin is fabulous. Rich, sumptuous and forward, with striking purity to its fruit, the 2016 shows the more opulent side of Saint-Émilion to dramatic effect. Succulent red cherry, plum, spice, chocolate, espresso, mint and rose petal race across the palate. Sumptuous and racy, but not at all heavy or overdone, the 2016 hits all the right notes. Bright floral overtones and veins of salinity add freshness throughout. This is a gorgeous and impeccably balanced wine. The 2016 was fermented in oak vat and underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel. The blend is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a terrific effort from proprietors Alexandra and Nicolas Robon and consulting winemaker Julien Lavenu.
Neal Martin 90-92 points www.robertparker.com The 2016 Rol Valentin, owned by Nicolas and Alexandra Robin, has a very well defined bouquet with blackberry and crushed strawberry fruit, subtle tobacco and iris aromas developing in the glass. This is a more classically “trained” Rol-Valentin. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity but it just clams up a little towards the finish where I want it to spread its wings. I’ll keep my eye on this, as there is certainly good potential and it is a worthy follow-up to the 2015.
Jean-Marc Quarin 92 points www.quarin.com Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez intense, fin, fruité, mûr et subtil. Bouche dense à l’attaque, se développant très fruitée et même parfumée. Le vin évolue gras, complet au milieu et s’achève long, savoureux et séveux sur une très belle enveloppe tannique.
