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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
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Pale-yellow colour scattered with silver highlights.
Nose
The nose is wonderfully intense, featuring aromas of yellow fruit (peach, nectarine) and lemon zest enhanced by hints of vanilla.
Mouth
Starts out smooth on the palate. Roundness and volume are the two main qualities of this wine, displaying superb structure and balance between richness and freshness. Retronasal aromas of lemon zest follow through to the palate, accounting for the wine's impressive length and lovely freshness on the finish. Ideal served with asparagus and smoked salmon, jumbo prawns in curry sauce or sea bream with lemon grass.
Ratings and reviews
Pale yellow colour. A fine and wonderfully lively bouquet, featuring citrus and peach aromas, accompanied by herbal notes (chamomile and lemon zest). Incredibly fine, fresh, juicy, and pure, this wine is light as a dancer yet tight, with very good acidity and a salty tang on the finish, which is both surprising and elegant. Well done! 2020-2028. (Adrian Van Velsen)
Very precise on the nose, displaying powerful aromas of fruit and yellow flowers, alongside beautiful minerality. Straightforward, unctuous and very rich, yet incredibly fresh on the palate. A delicious, aromatic, and well-balanced wine made to the highest standards.
The Lurtons know what they are doing with white wines, and this year have done a very good job of delivering. Straight off the first nose you can tell there's interest here: it's juicy and focussed with a kick on the finish, providing plenty of interest in the glass. 41hl/ha yield. Ageing is on lees. Drinking Window 2022 – 2038
Consumption period
2019 - 2028
Our suggestions
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Fish and Shellfish
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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
Valérie LAVIGNE
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