Noroît Red 2022

Noroît | Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Presentation

Noroît is a single-varietal micro-cuvée from Château de Rochemorin. Its name is inspired by a seafaring term meaning a north-westerly wind, and echoes the estate's most north-westerly parcel. A confidential wine made from a historic Bordeaux grape variety with long Médoc roots, Petit Verdot. This terroir, rich in organic matter, provides optimal conditions for the full expression of its aromatic potential. With a fine tannic structure, fatness and freshness, it reveals notes of black fruit and cedar, which give it a lot of deliciousness. Good ageing potential. Only 1,200 bottles produced each year.

The wine

Varietal

Petit verdot : 100%

Alcohol content

13% vol.

Weather conditions

2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.

Harvest

21 Septembre 2022

Tasting

A deep purple color reveals impressive intensity.
The nose opens with seductive aromas of black fruits, especially blackberry and black plum, enriched by perfectly integrated notes of ageing, which add a touch of pleasure and elegance.
On the palate, the attack is soft and silky, followed by a generous and velvety mid-palate that envelops the fine tannins. The balance is remarkable, combining freshness and harmony, with flourishing black fruit flavours complemented by subtle toasted nuances. A wine that is fresh, well-balanced and accessible, offering immediate enjoyment and excellent drinkability.

Technical information

Terroir

Deep gravel on clay subsoil.

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape harvest: Manual harvesting.

Winemaking

Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Maceration for 3 weeks.

Ageing

Aged in 250 and 500 litre barrels (50% new wood).

Serving

Serving

Serve between 15°C and 17°C

Ageing potential

10 to 15 years

Food pairings

Grilled rib steak, game in sauce, aubergine parmesan, cheese.

Château de Rochemorin

Château de Rochemorin

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.