AOC Pessac-Léognan
The whites from Château de Rochemorin are astonishing wines. They reveal a particular expression of the Sauvignon grape variety, with its notes of citrus fruit and flowers, finely wooded. Carefully controlled barrel ageing on the lees does not leave its mark on the wines, but enhances the richness of the palate and supports a remarkable range of aromas.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Harvest
08/27/2018
Tasting
Pale-yellow colour scattered with silver highlights.
The nose is wonderfully intense, featuring aromas of yellow fruit (peach, nectarine) and lemon zest enhanced by hints of vanilla.
Starts out smooth on the palate. Roundness and volume are the two main qualities of this wine, displaying superb structure and balance between richness and freshness. Retronasal aromas of lemon zest follow through to the palate, accounting for the wine's impressive length and lovely freshness on the finish.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes with limestone outcrops at the foot of the slopes
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: Hand Picking
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Food pairings
Ideal served with asparagus and smoked salmon, jumbo prawns in curry sauce or sea bream with lemon grass.
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.
