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Winexpert Classic California Vieux Chateau du Roi Wine Kit

Winexpert Classic California Vieux Chateau du Roi Wine Kit

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Make 28–30 bottles of a classic Californian red blend. The Winexpert Classic California Vieux Chateau du Roi kit ferments in 4–6 weeks and produces a full-bodied blend with dark fruit, spice, and excellent structure.

New to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.

Add a 25 litre fermenter with tap, airlock, syphon, hydrometer and sanitiser and it becomes our Winexpert Classic Wine Making Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.

Get the starter kit – £78.99
Key specs
Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)
Approx. ABV about 13.5%
Style Dry, full-bodied red blend
In the box grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser
You'll also need No sugar needed - just water
Colour Deep garnet
Oak Medium

What You Get

  • Premium California Vieux Chateau du Roi grape juice concentrate
  • Professional yeast, finings, and stabiliser
  • Fermentation typically complete in 4–6 weeks
  • Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)

Tasting Notes

A sophisticated Rhône-style blend from California with dark berry, plum, and spice notes. Full-bodied and dry with excellent structure. This is a wine for food or serious contemplation — perfect with rich stews, roasts, or hard cheeses.

What Equipment Do You Need?

A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 28–30 bottles. New to winemaking? Our wine starter kits bundle all essentials. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan for best results.

Upgrading your yeast: for a full-bodied blend like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic complexity — a good match for this style's structure.

Fermentation Timeline

Week 1–3: Primary fermentation at 20–22°C for reds.

Week 4–5: Add finings and allow to clear.

Week 6: Bottle and age for 2–3 months before drinking.

Tips for Best Results

  • Keep temperature stable at 20–22°C — consistency is key
  • Always sanitise thoroughly before starting
  • Allow complete clearing before bottling
  • Age for minimum 2–3 months for best structure development

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles does it make?

It makes 28-30 bottles (21-23 litres). See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

What's the ABV?

Around 13.5% ABV. See our free ABV calculator.

What's the wine like?

A dry, full-bodied Rhône-style red blend with medium oak - dark berry, plum and spice with excellent structure. Great with stews, roasts and hard cheeses.

How long until I can drink it?

It ferments and clears in about 6 weeks: primary fermentation at 20-22°C in weeks 1-3, finings and clearing in weeks 4-5, then bottle in week 6. Age it for 2-3 months for the best flavour.

Do I need to add sugar?

No - WinExpert Classic kits include the grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser. Just add water.

Can I upgrade the yeast?

Yes - Mangrove Jack's R56 is built for rich reds with real aromatic complexity and suits this blend's structure.