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
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
08/19/2020
Tasting
Clear, with an attractive pale yellow colour, studded with green reflections.
Medium intensity nose, very Sauvignon, marked by notes of white fruits (peach), grapefruit, mixed with a light buttery note, very pleasant.
On the palate, it is well balanced, with freshness and a nice structure, typical of Sauvignon Blanc, with tasty notes of stone fruits (peach, apricot), but also of brioche.
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
It is a wine that one will serve with a salmon terrine with sorrel, a platter of oysters or even a 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.
