Château Rol Valentin

シャトー・ロール・ヴァランタン

A modern Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé of silky elegance.

Château Rol Valentin is a highly regarded Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate situated in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse, within the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The property was originally established in 1994 by Eric Prissette, a former professional soccer player, who initially put the estate on the map as one of the prominent 'garage wines' of the region. In 2009, the estate entered a new era when it was acquired by Alexandra and Nicolas Robin. Through their relentless dedication to quality, modernizing the cellars, and refining viticultural practices, Château Rol Valentin was officially promoted to Grand Cru Classé status in the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification. The estate spans 7.3 hectares of vineyards divided into two distinct and complementary terroirs: clay-limestone slopes and ancient sandy soils over clay. The vineyard is planted with approximately 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, with vines averaging 40 years of age. The Robin family employs sustainable farming methods, earning the High Environmental Value (HVE 3) certification. In the cellar, gravity-fed concrete and wooden vats are used for precise, parcel-by-parcel vinification, followed by aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is celebrated for its deep purple color, intense aromas of dark fruits, chocolate, and spices, and a remarkably silky, creamy texture with fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish.