AOC Pessac-Léognan
"Couchiroy" or "Couche Roi" in Gascon. According to legend, one stormy evening, King Henri IV, returning from the Battle of Coutras, stopped here for a rest. This red Pessac-Léognan is easy-to-enjoy, smooth and fruity. It nevertheless displays the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this region of Bordeaux Graves. Château Coucheroy has classic blackcurrant and smoky aromas reminiscent of the atmosphere in a gentleman's club...
Varietal
Cabernet sauvignon : 55%
Merlot : 45%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine... Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Harvest
09/15/2018
Tasting
Lovely, very deep garnet-red colour.
This wine displays tremendous intensity and complexity on the nose. Swirling in the glass reveals a delicious array of red fruit, tobacco and vanilla aromas, underpinned by a touch of spice.
Starts out straightforward, with a noticeable, yet not excessive, tannic structure. The wine becomes full-bodied mid-palate, with smooth tannins, culminating in a wonderfully round finish. Notes of red fruit and liquorice fill the palate, making for an eminently enjoyable wine. This wonderfully balanced 2018 Coucheroy will gladly withstand ageing for a few years.
Terroir
Gravel, clay sub-soil
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in barrels with racking each trimester.
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
The perfect partner for stuffed tomatoes, Basque-style chicken, or a nice steak.
Château de Rochemorin is located on one of the highest gravelly hilltops in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Formerly owned by the famous philosopher Montesquieu, the Château is characterized by the great diversity of its terroir. Rigorous soil mapping has enabled us to match each grape variety to the terroir best suited to it. Its white wines seduce with their remarkable aromatic palette, combining freshness and complexity, while its red wines embody the finesse and elegance of great Bordeaux wines.
