Create a classic southern Rhône–style blend with Beaverdale's Chateau du Roi 30 Bottle Kit. Inspired by Grenache‑Syrah‑Mourvèdre, this full‑bodied, dry red offers ripe raspberry and plum, black cherry, black pepper and warm spice, with hints of garrigue herbs, licorice and subtle oak. Structured yet smooth, it's straightforward for beginners and rewards extended ageing with added depth and complexity.
Key features
- Makes 23L (approx. 30 x 750ml bottles)
- Style: Rhône‑style red blend – full‑bodied, dry, moderately oaked
- Tasting notes: raspberry, black cherry, plum, black pepper, warm spice, garrigue herbs, licorice; firm, rounded tannins
- Difficulty: beginner‑friendly; improves with bottle ageing
- Typical timeframe: ready in about 4–6 weeks
- Typical ABV: around 12–13% (process dependent)
- No additional sugar required; formulated from quality grape juice concentrate
- Includes: grape juice concentrate, wine yeast, stabilisers, finings, oak (where applicable), and full instructions
- Best served at 16–18°C; pairs well with roast lamb, grilled meats, stews, game, ratatouille, herby Mediterranean dishes, mature cheeses
New to winemaking?
Read our full step-by-step Beaverdale brewing instructions — covers the must, fermentation, the key racking point, and bottling, from start to first glass.
What Equipment Do You Need?
This kit is ingredients-only. You'll also need a 25-litre fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 30 bottles with corks. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Upgrading your yeast
This is a structured red built to reward ageing, so try Mangrove Jack's R56 — built for rich, full-bodied reds with real aromatic complexity, a good match for a blend this layered. If your fermenting spot runs cold over winter (an unheated garage or utility room, often under 15°C), Lalvin EC-1118 is the more reliable choice, though you'll trade away some of that complexity.
How it works (quick steps)
- Sanitise all equipment thoroughly.
- Add concentrate and top up with water to 23L; pitch yeast.
- Ferment dry; confirm stable gravity.
- Stabilise and clear with finings; adjust oak to taste.
- Bottle; flavours integrate and deepen after 3–12 months.
Why choose Beaverdale
Beaverdale kits are known for dependable, varietally expressive wines with balanced oak and smooth finishes—consistent, cellar‑worthy results at home.
FAQs
- Do I need to add sugar? No—this kit is complete as supplied.
- How many bottles does it make? Up to 30 standard 750ml bottles (23L).
- Is it vegan? Some finings may not be vegan; check the latest kit contents if this is important to you.
- How long should I age it? Drinkable young, but improves markedly after 6–12 months as tannins integrate.
- Should I decant? Decanting 30–60 minutes can enhance aromatics and soften young tannins.
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