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The wine was matured for four years in 500-litre French oak barrels before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Among Clotilde's wines, Les Rogelins has the longest ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatured for four years in oak barrels, the 2014 Les Rogelins evokes aromas of smoke, vanilla pod, licorice and dark berries mingled with carnal notions and spices. 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