Le Roc des Mates by Château de Cazeneuve

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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 balanced; rewards 2-5 years of cellaring before optimal drinking.

What it pairs with

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 · visiting guide
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.

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