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% 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 colour, a pretty pale yellow, enhanced by a few green, slightly silvery reflections.
Nose, full of finesse, very expressive, is marked by a tasty mixture of yellow fruits (peach, apricot) and citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon zest).
Lots of fullness on the attack. On the palate, there is a nice sweetness, roundness, with juicy white fruit aromas (peach, pear); all very fresh and associated with a slight toastiness. Discreet oak. Nice length.
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
A wine to be enjoyed with a blanquette de la mer (fish and scallops), an endive gratin with salmon, or even a chicken with tarragon.
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.
