11/26/2020 - WineTally Likes this wine: NR

80% Malbec, 20% Merlot
from siliceous and silico-clay soils ranging from river pebbles
to granular sand interspersed with clay pockets.
De-stemmed. Fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks.
Controlled malolactic. Aged in stainless steel vats.
13% Abv.
Ownership: Château Rochet Lamothe is part of Des Domaines Roche
(based at 54 ha Château Croze de Pys in Vire-sur-Lot)
acquired from Jean Roche (4th gen) by La Société Vins et Compagnies
(creators of Fruitt'y Vin) in 2015.
Principals: Fabien Coirault, François Drougard, et al.
Winemaker: Laurent Boulanger

A(ccuray)=2: Deep ruby. Spicy, plummy blend.
B(alance)=2: Distinctive fruit with low key structure.
C(omplexity)=2: Dark berries, pepper, licorice.
D(epth)=1: Warm mouthfeel. Average length and finish.

Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1]= 7/10

Softer, early drinking style than traditional Cahors.

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