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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 blanc
Weather
There was record rainfall during the first half of 2013. Spring was very cool, even cold (May and June), and this caused a major delay in vine growth (flowering). Much more clement weather (warm and sunny) arrived in July and lasted until the harvest.
Tasting Comment
Appareance
This 2013 is a brilliant, clear, pale yellow colour with silver highlights.
Nose
The nose is lovely and fresh, revealing overtones of white flowers (acacia), apricot, peach, citrus (grapefruit), and honey. This wine successfully reflects Pessac-Leognan's great gravelly terroir.
Mouth
It is smooth and well-balanced on the palate, with a host of flavours (apricot, peach, citron, and a slight saltiness on the finish). Exceedingly fresh, this 2013 provides great pleasure and is in its element with seafood, fish, and cheeses.
Ratings and reviews
2015/2016 Edition - Very classic and elegant with a subtle bouquet of pistachio, mango, citrus, menthol, and smoke. The aromatics follow through on the palate, which displays a soft, tight tannic texture, a long aftertaste, and plenty of vivaciousness.
Nose of citrus, acacia blossom, and minerals. Attractively full-bodied and aromatic on the palate.
Good clear and lifted fruit. Drink: 2014-2015. (Steven Spurrier)
Light green nuances and silver highlights, but unfortunately a yeasty note detracts from the flavour. Smoky, spicy overtones as well as hints of fresh grapefruit zest and green sweet peppers. Lively white fruit on the palate with crisp acidity, depth, and a lemony touch on the finish. A versatile summer wine. (Peter Moser)
Consumption period
2015 - 2021
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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Fish and Shellfish
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vegetables
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Cheese |
Salads |
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
13 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
Denis DUBOURDIEU (Professor at the Institut d'Œnologie de Bordeaux) et Valérie LAVIGNE.
Recipes
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