Château de Rochemorin Red 2021

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 : 80%

Cabernet sauvignon : 15%

Petit verdot : 5%

Alcohol content

13% vol.

Weather conditions

2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme
heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.

Harvest

20 September - 13 October 2021

Tasting

A deep cherry-red colour.
The intense nose is dominated by delicious notes of red fruit (cherry) and black fruit (bilberry). When the wine is aired, hints of vanilla and toast, the result of barrel ageing, emerge from the glass.
The attack is marked by a pleasant sweetness. The mid-palate is nicely full-bodied. We find the fruit notes already perceived on the nose and a light, very well-integrated woodiness. Moderately powerful, this is a well-balanced, very harmonious wine. The finish is moderately long, still a little firm but not aggressive.

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

Barbecued saddle of lamb, pheasant with cabbage, flank steak with onions.

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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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