Red
2023
PAUILLAC
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
FREDERIC ROUZAUD
LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE HOUSE
Varietal Blend
80 % Cabernet Sauvignon
17 % Merlot
3 % Cabernet Franc
Alcohol by volume
13°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
92 ha
Average age of vines
28 years old
Grape varieties
72 % Cabernet Sauvignon
24 % Merlot
3 % Cabernet Franc
1 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Gravels, clay and sand
Vineyard skills
Third year of conversion to 100% organic farming, with 65% on biodynamic practices
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
41 hls/ha
Vinification
Vineyard plots vinification vatting by gravity conical stainless steel vats with thermoregulation
Maturing / Ageing : oak barrel : 18 months 60% new oak long medium heat traditional racking "à l'esquive" egg white fining
Owner's words
The nose is refined, classy and complex, offering delicious aromas of licorice and blackcurrant, as well as floral nuances of red roses and peony. It goes on to reveal more mineral notes of earth and roots, with nuances reminiscent of Virginia tobacco. Starts out remarkably straightforward on the palate, becoming full-bodied, with controlled power and well-balanced extraction mid-palate. The delicious and flavorsome finish is underpinned by polished and precise tannins. Pastry, juicy and fruity notes (blue and black fruit) combine with cedar aromas, adding finesse and complexity.