AOC Pessac-Léognan
"Couchiroy"or "Couche Roi" in Gascon. According to legend, one stormy evening,King Henri IV, returning from the Battle of Coutras, stopped here for a rest. Hewill surely have appreciated this fresh, easy-to-drink wine and enjoyed itsastonishing tropical fruit aromas. Atrue wine fit for a king!
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Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Vendanges
09/02/2015
Dégustation
Clear, attractive pale yellow colour.
Subtle hints of citrus and white flowers (acacia blossoms).
Very light, with an elegant citrus (slightly lemony) flavours along with toasty overtones that add complexity to this very likeable wine.
Terroir
Gravel, clay subsoil
Vigne
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Vinification
After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Elevage
Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Potentiel de garde
3 to 5 years
Accords gourmands
You can enjoy this wine with quiches, seafood, Japanese food, and pasta with pesto.
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.
