Château Coucheroy White 2015

Château Coucheroy | White

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Presentation

"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. Hewill surely have appreciated this fresh, easy-to-drink wine and enjoyed itsastonishing tropical fruit aromas. Atrue wine fit for a king!

The wine

Varietal

Sauvignon blanc : 100%

Alcohol content

13% vol.

Weather conditions

2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!

Harvest

09/02/2015

Tasting

Clear, attractive pale yellow colour.
Subtle hints of citrus and white flowers (acacia blossoms).
Very light, with an elegant citrus (slightly lemony) flavours along with toasty overtones that add complexity to this very likeable wine.

Technical information

Terroir

Gravel, clay subsoil

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine

Winemaking

After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.

Ageing

Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.

Serving

Serving

Serve between 9°C and 12°C

Ageing potential

3 to 5 years

Food pairings

You can enjoy this wine with quiches, seafood, Japanese food, and pasta with pesto.

Château de Rochemorin

Château de Rochemorin

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.