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Château de Rochemorin White
The wines of Rochemorin were much appreciated in the 18th century by the lord of the manor, who was none other than Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu. The famous philosopher and author of "The Spirit of the Laws" was full of praise for these vivacious aromatic wines. You too will be delighted with the honeysuckle, blackcurrant bud, pineapple, apple and pear flavours that combine marvellously on the palate. The wines are also full-bodied, juicy and very fresh. The smoky finish reflects the unique gravel terroir in Pessac-Léognan.
Wine style
Tender and Aromatic
Grape blend
100% Sauvignon
Weather
2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!
Tasting Comment
Appareance
Brilliant, clear, and lovely pale yellow.
Nose
Elegant with hints of white fruit (elderberry), ripe citrus, and understated toasty oak.
Mouth
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc starts out straightforward, beautifully crisp, balanced, and elegant. The acidity is well-integrated and complemented by pink grapefruit and white fruit (nectarines, peach) flavours. The aftertaste is long, expressive, and very fruity with a kiss of oak. It makes an ideal partner for smoked salmon, fish dishes, and quiche lorraine.
Ratings and reviews
Solid and structured but without the lushness of fruit of the Couhins-Lurton Blanc. When to drink : 2018 – 2021.
Elegant, finessed, soft citrus and elderflower. It lacks some concentration through the mid-palate, however. 100% Sauvignon Blanc vinified and aged in oak. Drinking Window 2018 – 2030. (Jane Anson)
Dense and powerful with lots of dried-apple and lemon character. Full body, bright acidity and a long finish.
Consumption period
2017 - 2027
Our suggestions
Starters
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Fish and Shellfish
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vegetables
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Cheese |
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Ground
Surface
21.50 ha
Soil
Deep gravel slopes with limestone outcrops at the foot of the slopes
Winemaking
Grape harvest
Hand Picking
Others
Graft stock
Riparia gloire - 3309 -161.49
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age
12 years
Grape variety
Sauvignon blanc
Pruning type
Double Guyot
Fermentation
After settling, in oak barrels
Fermentation temperature
18 à 23 °C
Malolactic
No
Wine maturing
For 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Wine montage
Tartaric precipitation by cold treatment
Maturing potential
Excellent after 2 to 5 years, can age 12 to 15 years
Cellar master
Oenologist consultant
Valérie LAVIGNE
Recipes
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