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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
Soft and Sensual
Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 60% / Merlot 40%.
Weather
2007 was cool and wet from May to August, and not particularly conducive to ripening for the red wine varieties. A beautiful month of September – warm and relatively dry – meant that the grapes could be picked over a long period at perfect ripeness.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Medium-deep garnet-red colour.
Nose
Ripe red fruit aromas such as redcurrant on the nose, which opens up over time to reveal smoky, forest floor aromas.
Mouth
Very attractive on the palate thanks to freshness, lightness and lively acidity. The oak is marvellously complemented by delicate spicy flavours such as black pepper and star anise. The tannin gives body to the wine. (Johanna Dayer - July 2013)
Ratings and reviews
This 2007 Rochemorin is concentrated and intense, with an expressive nose of fruit and spice, along with roasted nuances. Complex, rich, and smooth on the palate with some musky overtones and tannin that is already well-textured. Beautiful balance and finesse. Refreshing and very drinkable. Ideal with grilled meat and oily fish: a wonderful, tasty match.
The 2013 Wine & Business Club Guide (Alain Marty) -
Concentrated and intense, with an expressive nose blending fruity aromas, spices and toasty notes. The palate is complex, subtle, rich, a trifle musky, with mature tannins.
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Lots of red cherry and green pepper aromas with a pleasant freshness. The structure is firm and backed up with red and black fruit characters, fresh acidity and very smooth tannins. A pleasant wine for short-term cellaring. From 2011.
Fruity, balanced, close-knit, ample texture and excellent balance, an attractive wine with aging potential.
Consumption period
2013 - 2022
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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Game
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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.
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