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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
Sauvignon blanc 100%
Weather
Winter and spring were very mild, but the summer of 2014 did not live up to our expectations: it rained heavily in July, and August was much cooler than usual. However, starting in September, a miraculous Indian summer with high temperatures, was very favourable to ripening.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
2014 white Château Rochemorin has an attractive, brilliant, pale yellow colour with golden highlights.
Nose
Intense bouquet with delicate nuances of yellow peach, apricot, and other ripe fruit, as well as notes of fresh toast.
Mouth
Elegant, well-balanced, and full-bodied. Good and rich with a long fruity aftertaste. The slight smokiness on the finish is most attractive. The wine's pleasant freshness makes it wonderful partner for white meats and cheeses.
Ratings and reviews
So much sliced-lime character here with apple and pear undertones. Full-bodied, very flavorful and intense. Long and bright finish. Dense and reserved. Give it a year or two to open.
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2017 Edition - A fortified farmhouse built in the Périgord style that once belonged to Montesquieu, this château nearly lost all its vines in the early 20th century because the owners at the time preferred forestry to winegrowing. Purchased in 1973 by André Lurton, the vineyard is now quite large (100 hectares) and has state-of-the-art cellars. Made entirely with Sauvignon Blanc, this 2014 displays good varietal character with a bouquet of white flowers, citrus, (lemon, grapefruit zest), a touch of boxwood, and well-integrated toasty oak. The wine's aromatics carry over onto the palate, which is full-bodied and beautifully fresh.
The Château Rochemorin Blanc 2014 was not as complex or as intense on the nose as I was expecting. The palate is balanced with a pleasant sour lemon entry, but it feels a little monotonous thereafter. Early drinking only. (Neal Martin)
En Primeur 2014 - A clean, well-structured Sauvignon Blanc with decent concentration and a good aftertaste.
Great character and elegance. Ethereal, ripe, pure, bouquet, with lovely mineral overtones, full-bodied and flavourful on the palate, with a magnificent aftertaste. Fresh and full of fruit.
Round candied lemon peel and fresh citrus flavours, beautifuly fresh structure, precise flavours, white flowers and honeysuckel provide left on the finish. Drink: 2015-2019. (Jane Anson)
En Primeur 2014 - (Antoon Laurent)
Medals
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2020
Consumption period
2015 - 2025
Our suggestions
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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
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
Oenologist consultant
Denis DUBOURDIEU (Professor at the Institut d'Œnologie de Bordeaux) et Valérie LAVIGNE.
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