Roquette & Cazes is full of intensity, aromatic finesse, and tremendous structure! It is also the epitome of the Douro and Bordeaux connection. We loved it because it has the best characteristics of both in perfect balance!
The story of Roquette & Cazes began with two families who shared a common vision and passion for wine. It all started in 2002 when Jorge Roquette from the Quinta do Crasto winery located on the right bank of the Douro River. Jean-Michel Cazes from Château Lynch-Bages, located in Pauillac in Bordeaux, set out on an ambitious project: to create great wines that combine the dynamism and soul of the Douro, with the elegance and know-how of Bordeaux. The first wine they made was Xisto – Roquette Cazes in 2003, which immediately made a splash, while in its footsteps, the second brainchild of the winery, Roquette & Cazes, followed. To date, it has had 16 vintages and its success is striking every year.
Roquette & Cazes 2021 comes from 60% Touriga Nacional and 25% Touriga Franca, which combine rich aromatic character with finesse, while 15% Tinta Roriz (the well-known Tempranillo) comes to give structure and complexity. After the manual harvest, the grapes are gently crushed, which are then transferred for fermentation in stainless steel conical tanks. There, techniques are applied according to French standards (including délestage), to improve the texture of the wine. Its 18-month stay in French oak barrels softens the edges and adds finesse.
Roquette & Cazes 2021 is a concentrated, complex wine with a very elegant character that has been made so that you can, as soon as it reaches your hands, enjoy it without having to wait! But if you do, it will reward you with even more complexity and character. Try it!