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
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Harvest
09/02/2019
Tasting
Clear appearance, a pale yellow colour dotted with green reflections.
Full of freshness on the nose, with notes of citrus, lemon...
Well balanced, with roundness and smoothness, not forgetting an attractive freshness. More floral notes are added to the citrus aromas already perceived on the nose. The long finish is also very fresh, marked with a hint of salinity.
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
Château Coucheroy 2019 can be enjoyed with a flan of green asparagus, grilled langoustines or Saltimbocca alla Romana.
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.
