Château Moulin-Haut-Laroque
シャトー・ムーラン・オー・ラロック
Fronsac's benchmark estate: 100-year-old Malbec vines, Michel Rolland consulting, and a starring role in 'The Drops of God' manga.
Located in the Fronsac appellation of Bordeaux, Château Moulin-Haut-Laroque is a historic estate with roots tracing back to 1607, when Jean-Marie Hervé, a sailor from Brittany, served the King of France. Records show the estate began bottling its own Bordeaux wine in 1890, making it probably the first property in Fronsac—and all of Bordeaux—to bottle and sell its own wine. Jean-Noël and Dominique Hervé elevated the estate to world renown from 1977. After Jean-Noël's passing in 2020, his son Thomas Hervé has continued the family legacy. The 16-hectare vineyard sits on both the hillsides of Saillans and the highest plateaus of Fronsac, with clay and limestone soils. The estate is best known for its flagship Fronsac, vinified with Michel Rolland as consulting oenologist. It also produces a second wine, Hervé-Laroque. A plot of 100-year-old Malbec vines contributes a distinctive 5% to the blend. The 2006 vintage was featured in the acclaimed Japanese manga 'The Drops of God,' with Jean-Noël Hervé described as 'the last samurai.'
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for Bordeaux lovers seeking underrated, age-worthy gems with genuine terroir character and a compelling family story.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used?
- 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec from 100-year-old vines.
- Who is the winemaking consultant?
- Michel Rolland serves as the consulting oenologist, contributing to the wine's precision and elegance.
- Was this wine featured in the manga 'The Drops of God'?
- Yes, the 2006 vintage was featured in the hit Japanese manga, and Jean-Noël Hervé was described as 'the last samurai.'