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
12.5% 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
08/27/2018
Tasting
Brilliant, yellow colour, quite pale, with silver-green reflections.
Nose is a little shy at first and needs to be aired before it can fully express itself. Then, it lets out a host of citrus notes such as grapefruit and lemon zest, each more delicious than the last.
The attack is very supple. There is a certain roundness and a good volume in the middle of the mouth. A very pleasant freshness is present throughout the tasting and brings a lot of balance. Once again, we find the pleasant blend of citrus fruits (grapefruit, zest) with some notes of white fruits (peach).
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
This white Coucheroy 2018 will be the ideal companion of a blanquette of veal, mussels marinière or a hake 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.
