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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
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Clear colour, a pretty pale yellow, enhanced by a few green, slightly silvery reflections.
Nose
Nose, full of finesse, very expressive, is marked by a tasty mixture of yellow fruits (peach, apricot) and citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon zest).
Mouth
Lots of fullness on the attack. On the palate, there is a nice sweetness, roundness, with juicy white fruit aromas (peach, pear); all very fresh and associated with a slight toastiness. Discreet oak. Nice length. A wine to be enjoyed with a blanquette de la mer (fish and scallops), an endive gratin with salmon, or even a chicken with tarragon.
Ratings and reviews
Cask sample. Limey and herbal chamomile-tinged nose with that hallmark sweaty note. Nicely textured wine with a stony, greengage and plum palate. Quite rich and ripe in style, perhaps lacking a little freshness but shows good fruit intensity and concentration. Should drink well young.(Alistair Cooper)
Bright yellow colour with green hue. Refined nose with expressive character, aroma reminiscent of fresh tangerine, lemon zest, physalis, starfruit and candied orange peel, hints of mint in the background. On the palate well balanced with fresh and juicy fruit, savoury character with fine minerality, hints of aromatic herbs in the background, a wonderful wine with convincing length.
Intense bouquet marked by spices and aromatic herbs, followed by citrus fruits. Fruity and slightly saline attack. Beautiful fruity expression from the start to the finish. Thanks to its tension and salinity, the wine is balanced, refreshing and persistent. A great success. 2022-2030
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Aroma: gooseberry, grapefruit, fragrant. Taste: sweet and fine, ripe, pear, good acidity.
The 2020 Château de Rochemorin Blanc has a taut, focused bouquet of green apple, white flowers and touches of orange blossom, refined and blooming in the glass. The well-balanced palate delivers orange zest and citrus peel, assiduously integrated oak and a bright, pleasing finish. Very fine.
Consumption period
2022 - 2027
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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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
Denis DUBOURDIEU (Professor at the Institut d'Œnologie de Bordeaux) et Valérie LAVIGNE.
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