ROC DE BECOT

Description

Roc de Bécot 2018 is a superb red wine from the renowned Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. Produced at the Château Bécot estate, which is classified as a Grand Cru Classé, Roc de Bécot is the second wine of the property. While it is made from younger vines or those that don’t make it into the grand vin, it is still crafted with the same care and attention to detail, offering an exceptional expression of the estate’s terroir.
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Second wine of Château Bécot, a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Émilion.
Grape Varieties: The wine is predominantly made from Merlot, with some Cabernet Franc. Merlot is the dominant grape variety in Saint-Émilion, contributing to the wine’s rich fruit flavors, round mouthfeel, and smooth texture. The Cabernet Franc adds structure, aromatic complexity, and freshness.
The grapes for Roc de Bécot 2018 are hand-harvested to ensure the highest quality fruit. After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for around 12-15 months. This oak aging allows the wine to develop complexity and integrate the fruit flavors with the structure and aromas of the oak.