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
Merlot : 52%
Cabernet sauvignon : 48%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Harvest
09/04/2020
Tasting
A cherry red colour with good depth.
The nose is particularly fruity and tasty. Notes of red fruit (cherry) emerge from the glass, mixed with subtle aromas of spices, to enhance the whole.
The attack is very supple. There is volume in the middle of the mouth and a nice sweetness. On the aromatic level, we find the tasty notes of cherry. The tannic structure is present and particularly well blended. This Coucheroy is like the vintage, with silky tannins and sweetness.
Terroir
Gravel, clay sub-soil
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape harvest: Mechanical harvests
Winemaking
ln 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
3 to 5 years
Food pairings
Easy to drink and very harmonious, it is a wine that can be enjoyed with a sausage as an aperitif, a boletus risotto, a guinea fowl stuffed with Landaise sauce or even a cheese (such as fresh goat's cheese, Roquefort...).
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.
