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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 45 % / Merlot 55 %.
Weather
There was record rainfall during the first half of 2013. Spring was very cool, even cold (May and June), and this caused a major delay in vine growth (flowering). Much more clement weather (warm and sunny) arrived in July and lasted until the harvest.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Very brilliant garnet-red.
Nose
Elegant and delicate with attractive hints of spice and red fruit (strawberry).
Mouth
Round and silky. Big and rich with fruity and slightly roasted flavours on the aftertaste. Shows good balance and structure. Easy-to-drink and great with steak, lamb, and strong cheeses.
Ratings and reviews
Dark, ruby and garnet-red colour with a black core and purple highlights. Delicate balsamic-like aromas, along with dark berry fruit, a hint of coconut and fine oak. Medium-complexity, with a delicate flavour of clove and ripe cherries. Well integrated tannins and subtle sweetness in the finish. A good wine to accompany food. (Peter Moser)
Consumption period
2018 - 2020
Our suggestions
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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