Château Rocher-Gardat – Montagne Saint-Émilion 2022 – Bordeaux France

Château Rocher-Gardat Montagne Saint-Émilion 2022 is a Right Bank Bordeaux red composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. It is aged for 12 months in new French oak, giving the Merlot-led blend additional structure and oak-derived complexity.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
• Region: Montagne Saint-Émilion AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2022
• Aging: 12 months in new French oak
• Production / special notes: 7 hectares; clay and limestone soils
• Style: Dry red Bordeaux blend

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

The Merlot-dominant blend gives the wine a rounded Right Bank framework, while Cabernet Franc and new French-oak aging add structure and savory complexity.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Classic Merlot-led Right Bank composition
• New French-oak aging adds structure and polish
• A focused Montagne Saint-Émilion style with strong food-pairing potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb or grilled beef
• Duck and mushroom dishes
• Firm, aged cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of Merlot-driven Bordeaux
✓ Drinkers who enjoy structured, oak-aged reds
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light-bodied reds

Scores

92 Points – Wine Enthusiast
92 Points – Decanter
90 Points – James Suckling