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. Hewill surely have appreciated this fresh, easy-to-drink wine and enjoyed itsastonishing tropical fruit aromas. Atrue wine fit for a king!
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13% vol.
Weather conditions
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Harvest
08/29/2017
Tasting
2017 Château Coucheroy is a brilliant, pale-yellow colour with green and silver highlights.
The first impression on the nose features oak and vanilla aromas. Swirling in the glass reveals smooth aromatic complexity with notes of candied fruits, such as citrus and apricot. All in all, a powerful bouquet.
Starts off smooth and round, becoming full-bodied mid-palate, before culminating in a wonderfully fresh aftertaste.
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
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Food pairings
The pronounced fruity nose carries through to the palate, with notes of candied citrus. This delicious wine goes beautifully with seafood, warm oysters or blanquette of veal.
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.
