Wine from the Same Blue Clay as Petrus! New Release: "Château La Motte Vincent Grand Rosignol 2020"

Mottox Co., Ltd., a liquor specialty trading company founded in 1915 (Head Office: Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Taisei Teranishi), began distribution of "Château La Motte Vincent Grand Rosignol 2020" starting June 22, 2026.

▼Product page for Château La Motte Vincent Grand Rosignol 2020:

https://www.mottox.co.jp/catalog/wine/624413

Flavor reminiscent of top Right Bank châteaux, nurtured by blue clay soil

"Blue clay," famously found in Pomerol, the region home to Petrus, is an extremely rare and limited soil type. This special blue clay exists in only a few locations outside Pomerol, and Château La Motte Vincent owns a vineyard plot in the Entre-Deux-Mers region, an area gaining attention for its outstanding value.

Only Merlot is planted in this single vineyard of just 3 hectares, with meticulous vineyard management carried out to fully understand and express the unique characteristics of each plot. The rich fruitiness, supple texture, and full expression of Merlot's inherent qualities, all derived from the blue clay soil, produce a wine of remarkable depth reminiscent of the finest Right Bank châteaux.

A winemaking philosophy that maximizes Merlot's potential

Grapes used for "Grand Rosignol" undergo rigorous selection after harvest. Cold pre-fermentation maceration is then performed to gently extract rich aromas, color, and complex flavors from the grape skins. Furthermore, whole-cluster fermentation is employed to preserve the purity of the fruit, resulting in a highly aromatic and elegant style.

With yields strictly limited to just 38 hl/ha, the wine is crafted through rigorous yield control and uncompromising winemaking processes, achieving a concentrated and refined balance that rivals top-tier châteaux in quality. The fusion of exceptional terroir and skilled craftsmanship results in a wine that offers exceptional value beyond its price point.

About Château La Motte Vincent

Owner and Winemaker: Fabien Vincent

A family-run estate with four generations of winemaking in the Entre-Deux-Mers region. The winery is acclaimed for its high cost-performance, actively incorporating modern techniques to offer high-quality wines at accessible prices. In 2024, it was awarded "Winery of the Year" by the Gault & Millau, one of France's most influential wine guides.

Product Information

<Château La Motte Vincent Grand Rosignol 2020>

• Origin: France, A.O.C. Bordeaux Supérieur

• Grape variety: 100% Merlot

• Fermentation: Whole-cluster fermentation, fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks (approximately 25 days at 28°C), malolactic fermentation in oak barrels

• Aging: 16 months in oak barrels (225L, French oak, 100% new)

• Alcohol content: 14.5%

• Style: Full-bodied red

• Product code: 624413

• Capacity and packaging: 750ml × 12

• Suggested retail price: 7,000 yen (excluding tax)

Comment

A winery highly acclaimed for its consistent production of high-quality wines. This wine, grown in vineyards with the same blue clay soil as Petrus, offers an exceptionally powerful and structured character.

[About Mottox Co., Ltd.]

Founded in 1915, Mottox Co., Ltd. celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2025. Operating under the concept of "Value & Quality," the company carefully selects products that embody the history, passion, regional characteristics, and culture of producers worldwide. It delivers fairly priced wines and food products from 25 countries, as well as premium Japanese sake, shochu, and awamori from breweries across Japan, contributing to the development of Japanese food culture.

Head Office: 1-6-20 Okasahonmachi, Higashiosaka City, Osaka 577-0802

Representative: President and CEO Taisei Teranishi

Established: March 1954 (Founded: September 1915)

Business: Liquor specialty trading (imported wines, regional Japanese sake, shochu, awamori)

URL: https://www.mottox.co.jp

[Inquiries for General Public]

Company: Mottox Co., Ltd.

TEL: 0120-344101