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Château de Rochemorin Red
Château de Rochemorin belonged to the great philosopher and writer Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, in the 18th century. Among other famous works, he was the author of the "Persian Letters". Montesquieu was a fine ambassador for the red wines of Rochemorin among his friends, acquaintances and the notables he met during his trips throughout Europe, never forgetting to praise the beautiful complexity and mineral characteristics of his wine, so typical of the Graves terroir. Its beautiful aromatic expression, accompanied by a well-balanced and elegant palate make this one of the most reliable wines in the appellation, while remaining very affordable.
Wine style
Rich and Powerful
Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 65% / Merlot 25% / Petit Verdot 10%
Weather
Une grande douceur et une pluviométrie contrastée ont marquées 2020 : grosses pluies printanières, forte sècheresse estivale. L'hiver, assez chaud, a favorisé un débourrement précoce. Les chaleurs estivales passées, les nuits fraîches de fin août ont été très bénéfiques à la maturation des raisins.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Colour is a lovely deep red with purple highlights.
Nose
Pleasant nose with notes of black fruits such as blackberry or blackcurrant. Slightly spicy notes enhance the whole.
Mouth
The attack is supple. There is good volume and sweetness in the middle palate. The tannic structure is remarkable with noticeable tannins on the finish. These are well coated. This is a powerful wine, in a very fine vintage. It can be enjoyed with a salad of gizzards and duck breast, lamb chops with garlic and herbs or a cheese platter (Gouda, Camembert, St Nectaire...)
Ratings and reviews
Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Expressive nose with hints of blackcurrant jelly, vanilla and gingerbread, subtle oak. On the palate well balanced with velvety tannins, fresh character with juicy fruit, ripe dark berries and plums, a well balanced wine with very good length.
Smooth and elegant, a ton of personality, with grilled roasted rosemary and damson fruit. Sexy and great value, this is a lovely wine and showcases the success of Jacques Lurton's influence at his family estates. Drinking Window 2023 - 2036. (Jane Anson)
Tasted among many Graves wines at Château Carbonnieux and this stood out for me in a lower price point for its brownie cake appeal and hint of smoky spice. An important majority of Merlot in the blend this year, and you have a wine both refined and fun to drink at the same time. Do not hesitate!
(Neal Martin)
Consumption period
2024 - 2031
Our suggestions
White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Red meats
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Ground
Surface
56.00 ha
Soil
Deep gravel
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or mechanical with an automatic sorting system at reception
Others
Graft stock
101.14 - Riparia Gloire - 3909
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age
20 years
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot
Pruning type
Double guyot with debudding
Fermentation
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system
Fermentation temperature
28° to 30°C
Malolactic
Yes
Wine maturing
For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.
Wine montage
Eggwhites.
Maturing potential
Subject to vintage, expressive after 3 years, can age 10 to 20 years.
Recipes
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