{"id":1413,"date":"2023-01-11T08:22:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T08:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/ontdek-het-wijndomein-en-zijn-wijnen\/"},"modified":"2023-11-09T08:02:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T08:02:13","slug":"discover-the-wine-and-its-wines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/en\/discover-the-wine-and-its-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the wine estate and its wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”middle” el_class=”top-banner” css=”.vc_custom_1695631221204{background-image: url(https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/DJI_0230-scaled.jpg?id=1391) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine estate Roonen Bergh” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ full_height=”yes” equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1685000816141{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_column css_animation=”none” width=”1\/2″ el_class=”col-vertical” css=”.vc_custom_1695631251120{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Roonenbergh-02-1-scaled.jpg?id=1344) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover the Heerlyckheyt Roonen Bergh wine estate and its wines” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%2384811b” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1682767788657{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Heerlyckheyt Roonen Bergh is situated on the fringes of the Rodeberg. Its soil is a characteristic mix of iron sandstone and sulphur. This limestone retains heat which stimulates grape ripening. The sulphur is fertile, easily cultivated, moisture-retentive and has root penetrability. The slope, in turn, ensures good drainage, while the surrounding forest creates a perfect microclimate. This unique soil and special location provide the perfect terroir for planting a vineyard and winemaking. Classic French grape varieties are being used exclusively for the planting. Our choice fell on Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. A total of 12,500 grapevines are going to be planted on the estate.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Want to taste our wine? Order online and have it delivered to your door.<\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1680813529633{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”About winemaker Simon Riquiere” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2384811b” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1682767794297{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]The story of winemaker Simon Riquiere is clearly one where \u2018the apple doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree\u2019. He caught the wine bug from his parents. They themselves are well acquainted with the Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape region.
\nAs a student, Simon was intrigued by science. He studied chemistry in Ostend. The idea to start out as a budding vintner came to him in 2019. He then followed a 180-hour internship at Wijngoed Monteberg. He also took a winegrower\/winemaker course at Syntra West. During this period, the idea of growing his own grapevines grew. An idea he turned into reality in 2020 with an initial planting of 3,600 vines.<\/p>\n

As a couple, Simon Riquiere and Joke Lemenu are the initiators behind the www.wijnenuitheuvelland.be webshop that promotes Heuvelland wines. As such, they work closely with their fellow winegrowers from the region.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1695631339722{margin-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/APERO@DELANGSTETAFEL_220.jpg?id=1394) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”quote-area”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683806984674{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

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Viticulture is my greatest passion, it is my full-time job and over time, I would like to produce 20,000 bottles of Roonen Bergh wine.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Simon Riquiere, Winemaker Roonen Bergh” color=”custom” accent_color=”#84811b”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1685000577942{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1685000774401{background-image: url(https:\/\/roonenbergh.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DSC_6837-scaled.jpeg?id=1328) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”The vines and the terroir” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2384811b” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1682767817694{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Heuvelland is a recognised wine region and is allowed to bare the BOB Heuvelland<\/strong>\u00a0logo. BOB stands for \u2018beschermde oorsprongsbenaming\u2019<\/em>, i.e., ‘protected designation of origin’<\/em>. This means, among other things, that Heuvelland wines may only be produced from locally grown grapes<\/strong>. The unique terroir gives the Heuvelland wines its distinct character.<\/p>\n

On the estate, you will only find French grape varieties, namely: Chardonnay, Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Meunier<\/strong>. In keeping with the rich terroir, Simon chose a Couderc 3309 rootstock and one SO4 variety. The climate determined the deliberate choice of these classic varieties.<\/p>\n

Simon explains: \u201cSome varieties need a certain amount of sunlight to be able to ripen. The southern climate is shifting in our direction. For this reason, I chose the quintessential Champagne varieties<\/strong>. In the Champagne region, it is too hot for Pinot Noir, while our climate is now ideal for growing this variety. Pinot Blanc (the white Pinot Noir), Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay also thrive really well here. Auxerrois is also from the pinot family, but this grape quickly loses its acidity when ripening. I let this process happen naturally to blend it in with Pinot Blanc afterwards, as it retains its acidity nicely.\u201d\u201c[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1685000596460{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column_text]\u201cThe Sauvignon Blanc was planted as a field trial. This is a variety that needs more sunlight. With this field trial, we are investigating whether Sauvignon Blanc can ripen well in Heuvelland. I work with very low yields with this grape. That\u2019s how we get top quality wine.\u201d<\/p>\n

In total, we now have over 11,000 vines. Specifically:<\/p>\n