In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, violet, garrigue, cedar
Palate: dark fruit, graphite, thyme, fine-grained tannin
Syrah-dominant cuvée from Cazeneuve's clay-limestone scree soils. Ample and harmonious; rewards 2-5 years of cellaring before optimal drinking.
What it pairs with
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Slow-roasted leg of lamb
Firm tannins cut the lamb's fat; garrigue echoes Provençal seasoning. -
Beef daube
Slow-braised beef finds harmony with the wine's cedar and graphite depth. -
Roquefort
Blue cheese funk meets the wine's structure and graphite finish.
History
Le Roc des Mates comes from the clay-limestone scree soils on the Cazeneuve estate; the wine shows ampleness, harmony, and long persistence on the palate. Designed for 2-5 years of cellaring.
- 2000 — First vintage of Le Roc des Mates released
Facts
- Producer
- Château de Cazeneuve
- Grapes
- Syrah (70%), Grenache, Mourvèdre
- Classification
- AOC Pic Saint-Loup
- Oak
- Aged 12-18 months in French oak barrels, partially used
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €22-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Le Roc des Mates
What does Le Roc des Mates taste like?
Blackberry, violet, garrigue and cedar on the nose; dark fruit, graphite, thyme and fine-grained tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.
When should I drink Le Roc des Mates?
Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage; the producer recommends waiting 2-5 years before optimal opening. Decant 60-90 minutes for younger bottles.
What food pairs with Le Roc des Mates?
Slow-roasted leg of lamb is the canonical pairing; beef daube and Roquefort also work well.
What grapes are in Le Roc des Mates?
70% Syrah dominant, with Grenache and Mourvèdre completing the blend, from Cazeneuve's clay-limestone scree soils.