94+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 Rol Valentin is absolutely fabulous. Rich, sumptuous and super-expressive, the 2016 hits all the right notes. Blood orange, mint, espresso and sweet red-toned fruit all grace this exquisite, alluring Saint-Émilion. Silky tannins and bright overtones add to the wine's sheer appeal. This vivid, stunningly beautiful Saint-Émilion, will drink well right out of the gate. Tasted three times. Drink: 2021-2036. (Jan 2019)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Spice, black cherries, earth, and forest floor notes all emerge from the 2016 Château Rol Valentin, a ripe, sexy, beautifully balanced effort that delivers the goods. With silky tannins, medium to full body, no hard edges, and a great finish, it's well worth seeking out. This wine is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in a small amount of new oak, with a touch in concrete eggs as well. Drink: 2019-2034. (2/28/19)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "A ripe, engaging style, featuring a mix of raspberry, currant and blackberry compote notes, streaked with mouthwatering anise and singed apple wood details. Displays solid grip, revealing a flash of minerality through the finish while the fruit plays out. Sneaky long. Best from 2021 through 2032. 1,971 cases made. (2019)"
93 points James Suckling: "This has attractive plum pastry and blueberries on the nose, leading to a very nicely carved palate that has fine but sturdy tannins and good depth of ripe plum and mulberry flavors. Try from 2022. (2/3/19)"
92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Rol Valentin has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and offers up straight-laced, serious notions of fragrant earth, cigar box and sautéed herbs over a core of warm plums, mulberries and blueberry preserves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with muscular fruit, with a firm, grainy texture and loads of freshness, finishing long and berry laced. Drink: 2019-2032. (Mar 2019)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Spice, black cherries, earth, and forest floor notes all emerge from the 2016 Château Rol Valentin, a ripe, sexy, beautifully balanced effort that delivers the goods. With silky tannins, medium to full body, no hard edges, and a great finish, it's well worth seeking out. This wine is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc brought up in a small amount of new oak, with a touch in concrete eggs as well. Drink: 2019-2034. (2/28/19)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "A ripe, engaging style, featuring a mix of raspberry, currant and blackberry compote notes, streaked with mouthwatering anise and singed apple wood details. Displays solid grip, revealing a flash of minerality through the finish while the fruit plays out. Sneaky long. Best from 2021 through 2032. 1,971 cases made. (2019)"
93 points James Suckling: "This has attractive plum pastry and blueberries on the nose, leading to a very nicely carved palate that has fine but sturdy tannins and good depth of ripe plum and mulberry flavors. Try from 2022. (2/3/19)"
92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2016 Rol Valentin has a medium to deep garnet-purple color and offers up straight-laced, serious notions of fragrant earth, cigar box and sautéed herbs over a core of warm plums, mulberries and blueberry preserves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is completely packed with muscular fruit, with a firm, grainy texture and loads of freshness, finishing long and berry laced. Drink: 2019-2032. (Mar 2019)"
| Product SKU | 340467 |
| Producer | Rol Valentin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Right Bank |
| Appellation | St-Émilion |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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