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
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Harvest
28 August - 7 September 2023
Tasting
Luminous pale yellow colour with brilliant highlights.
The nose is a little restrained on opening, but gains complexity with aeration, revealing delicate aromas of ripe citrus and white peach.
On the palate, the attack is supple, followed by a generous, structured mid-palate. Lemon notes add tension and freshness, and the finish is crisp and clean. This is a wine that should come into its own over the next few months.
Terroir
Gravel, clay subsoil.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvesting.
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
Aperitif, seafood, white asparagus with mousseline sauce, fresh goat's cheese on toast, roast poultry with lemon confit.
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.
