Produced in small quantities and only in certain years, le Fou du Roi is rarely presented in competition.
The Domaine de Rocheville has been committed to sustainable agriculture since the first year, in 2005, and obtained Terra Vitis certification in 2011, making official its eco-responsible approach both in the vineyards and in the winery. In 2016, we began a 3-year conversion to Organic Agriculture, a certification we obtained in 2019.
Sustainable viticulture and nature conservation are therefore in the DNA of the estate. In terms of working the vines, this is reflected in actions aimed at limiting the yield and thus increasing the concentration and quality of the juices (short pruning, disbudding, green harvesting….).
Avoiding any recourse to treatments also means favouring the winegrower’s natural allies, therefore the flora and fauna that protect the vineyard. This is done by naturally grassing the plots, planting hedges and rose bushes, installing nesting boxes…
Once the bunches of Cabernet Franc have reached optimal maturity, they are harvested by hand. With 25 hl/ha, less than half the average yield of the Saumur Champigny PDO, the “Fou du Roi” has the makings of an exceptional wine. It is only produced when the vintage allows it.
Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Franc – Saumur Champigny – Saumur Champigny – Saumur Champigny – Cabernet Franc
The intense ruby colour, slightly evolved, announces a wine of character.
The bouquet develops aromas of black fruits and roasted notes (coffee, tobacco), vanilla, gingerbread...
Le Fou du Roi of Rocheville does not fail to live up to his reputation. An atypical and expressive wine, it is strong and velvety smooth with its melted tannin. The palate is elegant and lets the structure and long-lasting flavour express themselves quickly.
Le “Fou du Roi” will appeal to lovers of full-bodied red wines in association with red meats (tournedos with green pepper, rib of beef with liquorice…), spicy poultry, game (roe deer with cranberries…) but also duck aiguillettes or duck breasts, Baeckenhof or stuffed quails…
At the end of the meal, it accompanies cheeses, even well matured cheeses such as a soft Camembert, a Saint Nectaire, a Reblochon…
And for a surprising combination, try it with a dark chocolate dessert!
Serve between 14 and 16° C. We advise you to open the bottle at least 2 hours before serving or to decant your wine to give it time to release all its flavours
Produced in small quantities and only in certain years, le Fou du Roi is rarely presented in competition.
The Domaine de Rocheville has been committed to sustainable agriculture since the first year, in 2005, and obtained Terra Vitis certification in 2011, making official its eco-responsible approach both in the vineyards and in the winery. In 2016, we began a 3-year conversion to Organic Agriculture, a certification we obtained in 2019.
Sustainable viticulture and nature conservation are therefore in the DNA of the estate. In terms of working the vines, this is reflected in actions aimed at limiting the yield and thus increasing the concentration and quality of the juices (short pruning, disbudding, green harvesting….).
Avoiding any recourse to treatments also means favouring the winegrower’s natural allies, therefore the flora and fauna that protect the vineyard. This is done by naturally grassing the plots, planting hedges and rose bushes, installing nesting boxes…
Once the bunches of Cabernet Franc have reached optimal maturity, they are harvested by hand. With 25 hl/ha, less than half the average yield of the Saumur Champigny PDO, the “Fou du Roi” has the makings of an exceptional wine. It is only produced when the vintage allows it.
Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Franc – Saumur Champigny – Saumur Champigny – Saumur Champigny – Cabernet Franc
The intense ruby colour, slightly evolved, announces a wine of character.
The bouquet develops aromas of black fruits and roasted notes (coffee, tobacco), vanilla, gingerbread...
Le Fou du Roi of Rocheville does not fail to live up to his reputation. An atypical and expressive wine, it is strong and velvety smooth with its melted tannin. The palate is elegant and lets the structure and long-lasting flavour express themselves quickly.
Le “Fou du Roi” will appeal to lovers of full-bodied red wines in association with red meats (tournedos with green pepper, rib of beef with liquorice…), spicy poultry, game (roe deer with cranberries…) but also duck aiguillettes or duck breasts, Baeckenhof or stuffed quails…
At the end of the meal, it accompanies cheeses, even well matured cheeses such as a soft Camembert, a Saint Nectaire, a Reblochon…
And for a surprising combination, try it with a dark chocolate dessert!
Serve between 14 and 16° C. We advise you to open the bottle at least 2 hours before serving or to decant your wine to give it time to release all its flavours
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For orders abroad, payment is also possible by remote banking card (by phone) and bank transfer.
For any information about our wines or services, to place an order, track a parcel…, call us on 0033 (0)2 41 38 10 00 or send us a message via the contact page. We will be delighted to help you.
