2022 Roche "Château" 🔥 92+pts | Exclusive Pre-Release

The 2022 vintage is cut from the same cloth as the 2020 Château. Although made from only Merlot and Cab Sauv, this pre-release shows tremendous potential.

While still very young and in its early stages, this wine may show even more power and definition than its predecessor. 

On the nose, you get aromas of blue and black fruits… blueberry, black cherry, blackcurrant…along with tobacco, kirsch, dark chocolate and a hint of graphite.

On the palate, the wine is still tight, tense, and compact, but I have a feeling this one will age beautifully over the next five to seven years plus.

Flavours of blackcurrant, black cherry, a touch of red cherry liqueur, sweet tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate are all on full display.

The finish brings plenty of oak spice, lingering on a very long, evolving finish.

The tannins are still firm, the acidity is bright and crisp…everything here points to a wine that’s built for the cellar. Give it a good decant before serving. (Carl Boucher, March 28, 2026).

400 cases produced.

92+ points Carl's Wine Club

BC VQA Okanagan Valley 

86% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry | RS: 2.2 g/L | 14.4% ABV | Drink from 2027 to 2032

Pairings: grilled beef tenderloin with red wine and mushroom sauce, slow braised lamb shank