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Red dry
A distinctive cuvée from Closerie Saint Roc, combining the characteristics of red, press-rosé and white wine. This Vin de France challenges conventional colour categories and offers a different interpretation of Bordeaux wine. Contemporary, fruit-driven and easy-drinking, it focuses on freshness, texture and the natural expression of the fruit.
The nose reveals fresh fruit aromas accompanied by subtle aromatic nuances. The palate is fresh, balanced and fluid, while retaining complexity. The red and rosé components contribute fruitiness, while the white wine adds structure to the overall profile.
The wine is produced at Closerie Saint Roc, near Puisseguin and Saint-Émilion. The vineyard soils consist of clay, silt and sand over a limestone bedrock rich in fossils. The estate follows organic and biodynamic farming principles, alongside agroforestry and permaculture practices.
“L’O de Saint Roc” combines red and press-rosé wine made from 100% ‘Merlot’ grapes with white wine made from 100% ‘Sémillon’. The red and rosé components are fermented in concrete tanks using a gentle infusion method and indigenous yeasts. The white component is fermented in used oak barrels. The wine is then aged for approximately six months: the red component in large wooden vats and the white component in used oak barrels. It is bottled unfiltered and unfined to preserve its texture and natural expression.
Serve at a temperature of 10–12 °C; pair with herb-roasted chicken, grilled white fish with lemon and vegetables, or creamy risotto with mushrooms.
Château le Puy is a historic winery on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, located in the highest part of the Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, near Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. Here, the ‘Merlot’ grape dominates, and combined with the unique terroir, creates an exceptional wine style. The estate has been owned by the Amoreau family since 1610, managing 50 hectares of vineyards and 60 hectares of meadows and forests to maintain a natural ecosystem. Throughout its history, no chemical fertilizers or pesticides have been used, and sulfites are applied minimally or not at all, preserving the natural character of the grapes.
Bordeaux wine expert Jane Anson, after a unique tasting of Cuvée Emilien – spanning vintages from 1917 to 2016 – remarked that “this is undoubtedly one of the Bordeaux estates that receives far too little attention.” Another of their renowned wines, Retour des Îles, undergoes part of its maturation during a sailing journey across the Atlantic, visiting Lisbon, Brazil, the Caribbean, the Azores, Great Britain, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and returning to the port of Douarnenez in Brittany.
Wine Style
Château le Puy wines are celebrated for their purity, natural expression, and remarkable aging potential. These are elegant, harmoniously balanced wines that capture the authentic spirit of Bordeaux terroir.
Red wine – predominantly made from ‘Merlot’, complemented by ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ and ‘Cabernet Franc’. Aromas feature cherries, plums, spices, with delicate floral and herbal notes. The palate is refined, with soft tannins and a long finish.
Special cuvées – such as Retour des Îles, which develop unique nuances from maritime maturation.
Prestigious Vineyards
The vineyards lie on limestone and clay soils, with biodynamic care and natural methods ensuring the fullest terroir expression.
Côtes de Bordeaux highlands – bring minerality, structure, and longevity to the wines.
Historic ‘Merlot’ plots – vines up to 100 years old, delivering depth and complexity.
Aging and Drinking Window
Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts and without chemical additives. Aging takes place in large oak casks, preserving freshness and structure.
Flagship cuvée – excellent to enjoy young but capable of aging for 10–20 years.
Special editions – such as Retour des Îles, age even longer, gaining distinctive maturation nuances.
