Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023 vs Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023 currently starts £0.25 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £37.00 | £37.25 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château Saint Roch | Rockburn |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah, Shiraz, Grenache, Garnacha, Mourvèdre | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Central Otago |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's most recognisable, and most polarising, appellations: generous to the point of flamboyance in warm years, yet capable of real depth and complexity when the site and the hand behind it are right. Château Saint-Roch sits in the southern Rhône, working with the classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre across vineyards defined by the famous galets roulés - those large, heat-retaining stones that make this corner of Provence so distinctive. The 2023 vintage brought another warm, concentrated season, and this wine has the density and warmth to show for it. It's a big, confident wine with dark plum and wild herbs at its core, iron-edged tannins, and a finish that lingers with spice and earthy warmth. Drink it with something off the grill and no particular hurry to be anywhere.
Rockburn Pinot Noir Central Otago 2023
Rockburn Wines was founded by Richard Bunton in 1991 in Central Otago, New Zealand. Winemaker Malcolm Rees-Francis joined in 2005 from Felton Road, bringing expertise that quickly elevated Rockburn to one of New Zealand’s premier Pinot Noir producers. The estate follows sustainable viticulture practices and holds Sustainable Wines of New Zealand certification. Rockburn Pinot Noir is celebrated globally for its elegance, finesse, and expressive style. Vineyard Situated on the 45th parallel, Rockburn’s vineyards enjoy a climate similar to Burgundy, with extreme diurnal temperature variations that encourage complexity in the grapes. The estate’s vineyards lie between contrasting landscapes: rainforest-clad mountains to the west and a dry, barren eastern terrain. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from two sites: Parkburn, planted in loam over river gravel, and Gibbston, with deeper alluvial gravel soils. Clones include 10/5, 5,6, Abel, 667, and 777, trained using the Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) system to optimise sun exposure and airflow. Winemaking Grapes are cool-macerated for several days prior to fermentation in large fermenters, with daily plunging to extract colour, tannins, and aromatics. Post-fermentation maceration and inclusion of some whole bunches add complexity. The wine is matured in 100% French oak barrels, with a portion of new and one-year-old barrels, enhancing texture and structure while maintaining purity of fruit. Tasting Notes A beautifully textured and elegant Pinot Noir, offering expressive aromas of plum, black cherry, and subtle mocha, layered with delicate oak. Silky tannins wrap the palate, leading to a long, refined finish. This wine epitomises Rockburn’s hallmark elegance, integrity, and balance. Grape Variety Pinot Noir 100%
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