Vinous
par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015
The 2014 Rol Valentin is striking. Ripe, voluptuous and racy to the core, the 2014 possesses fabulous nuance and class, all in a textured, voluptuous style that will appeal most to readers who enjoy ripe, flashy wines. Succulent dark cherries, smoke, menthol, spices and new leather reappear on the sweet, resonant finish. Although not at all subtle, the 2014 Rol Valentin is unquestionably beautiful and loaded with personality. The 2014 is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, vinified in oak vats, with malolactic fermentation done entirely in barrique. Julien Lavenu is the consulting winemaker.