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| 2019 Chateau Rol Valentin (750ml) | ||
| Merlot from Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France | ||
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B-21 Top Recommendation
Read More As no-brainer opportunities go, this one is right up there with the best of them. We were recently offered a parcel of a rising-star, Right Bank hidden gem at such an amazing deal that we're bringing it to our private clients at the best price anywhere in the world. Rol Valentin in St-Emilion has a long history, but it didn't quite capture the attention of Bordeaux critics and fans until late 1990s under previous owner Eric Prissette. Now under the ownership of Nicolas and Alexandra Robin since 2009, the estate has hit its stride with consistent results that get better each year. With two plots of vines, one on the limestone plateau and one in the sandy clay soils near the village of St-Emilion itself, the property can make the best of both terroirs to achieve exceptional balance and finesse in the finished wines. The 2019 showcases "a gorgeous, pure bouquet ... intense but not overpowering." Likewise, the palate is "beautifully balanced" according to Jeb Dunnuck, making for a readily approachable profile that also has the goods to cruise in the cellar. It's a sharp buy for savvy collectors yet it's also an easily accessible choice for Bordeaux novices looking for top-class quality without breaking the bank. | ||
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