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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 60% / Merlot 40%
Weather
There was significant rainfall in 2001, especially in winter and early summer. A ten-day warm period set in on the tenth of July and lasted until the harvest. There were a few storms in August accompanied by hail in some places. September was a little chilly.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Intense colour, dark red.
Nose
Complex, with notes of grilled and red fruits, lightly vanilla-flavoured.
Mouth
Balanced attack, well structured, with mellow tannins, a good length.
Ratings and reviews
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Very good wine - Superb Rochemorin 2001 - a new batch is expected in Autumn 2006; deep colour, intense aromas and generous structure, ripe tannins, rich, almost imposing savours, with lingering hints of coffee, cocoa, raspberry and lead pencil. Breadth, depth and complexity at an affordable price. You would be wrong to sniff at this vintage in Bordeaux, showing particularly well at the moment. (François Chartier)
2006 Edition
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2005 Edition - From the same producer as La Louviere and Couhins-Lurton, this wine, too, is distinguished by its fine structure and elegance, as witnessed by its intense garnet colour. The nose is complex, the vanilla and spicy notes not overpowering the berry aromas. Thanks to its firm tanins and opulence, this is a wine which will age gracefully.
Really much appreciated.
We liked its complex aromas, pretty fruit, ample palate, still firm tannins which will doubtless soften and round out and which show the wine's potential.
Consumption period
Drink today.
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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Game
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vegetables
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Cheese |
Salads |
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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