Château de Rochemorin Red 2017

Château de Rochemorin | Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Technical datasheet

Presentation

Château de Rochemorin belonged to the great philosopher and writer Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, in the 18th century. Among other famous works, he was the author of the "Persian Letters". Montesquieu was a fine ambassador for the red wines of Rochemorin among his friends, acquaintances and the notables he met during his trips throughout Europe, never forgetting to praise the beautiful complexity and mineral characteristics of his wine, so typical of the Graves terroir. Its beautiful aromatic expression, accompanied by a well-balanced and elegant palate make this one of the most reliable wines in the appellation, while remaining very affordable.

The wine

Varietal

Merlot : 50%

Cabernet sauvignon : 50%

Alcohol content

13.5% 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

12 September 2017

Tasting

2017 Château Rochemorin is a beautiful crimson colour, scattered with purple highlights.
The nose is elegant, powerful and long-lasting, revealing delicious black fruit notes (blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, etc.) and slightly roasted nuances, underpinned by a touch of gingerbread.
Starts out smooth and attractive on the palate. An incredibly rich wine with fine tannins and good aromatic complexity, accompanied by predominant black fruit notes (Morello cherry, plum, etc.). Well-structured and velvety on the finish.

Technical information

Terroir

Deep gravel.

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical with an automatic sorting system at reception.

Winemaking

In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.

Ageing

For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.

Serving

Serving

Serve between 15°C and 17°C.

Ageing potential

10 to 15 years

Food pairings

Sirloin steak, roasted guinea fowl or pork tenderloin with mushrooms.

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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.

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