Château de Rochemorin Red 2020

Château de Rochemorin | Red

AOC Pessac-Léognan

Fiche Technique

Présentation

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.

Le vin

Cépages

Cabernet sauvignon : 65%

Merlot : 25%

Petit verdot : 10%

Teneur en alcool

14% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

Extremely mild weather and contrasting rainfall marked 2020: heavy spring rains, severe summer drought. The warm winter favored early budburst. With the summer heat behind us, the cool nights of late August were highly beneficial to grape ripening.

Vendanges

09/04/2020

Dégustation

Colour is a lovely deep red with purple highlights.
Pleasant nose with notes of black fruits such as blackberry or blackcurrant. Slightly spicy notes enhance the whole.
The attack is supple. There is good volume and sweetness in the middle palate. The tannic structure is remarkable with noticeable tannins on the finish. These are well coated. This is a powerful wine, in a very fine vintage.

Les informations techniques

Terroir

Deep gravel

Vigne

Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical with an automatic sorting system at reception

Vinification

In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.

Elevage

For 12 months in oak barrels (30-40% new) with racking each trimester.

Le service

Service

Serve between 15°C and 17°C

Potentiel de garde

10 to 15 years

Accords gourmands

It can be enjoyed with a salad of gizzards and duck breast, lamb chops with garlic and herbs or a cheese platter (Gouda, Camembert, St Nectaire...).

97/100

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Selection "Best in Show"

Decanter World Wine Awards Or 2023

92/100

Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost blackcore. Aromatic nose reminiscent of blackcurrant jelly, blackberries, tobacco and cigar-box, vanilla and mild spices with fine toasting. On the palate well structured with ripe fruit, dark blackcurrants and blackberries, plums, velvety tannins, excellent with very good length.

Markus Del Monego
2023-03-01

92/100

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Blackcurrants, tobacco leaves, sandalwood and spice box on the nose. Medium-bodied with a firm and sturdy tannin frame. Chewy and spicy. Nicely structured. Merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Try after 2025.

James Suckling
2023-01-01

90/100

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The 2020 Château de Rochemorin has quite a punchy nose with energetic blackberry and boysenberry fruit, lovely definition and purity, scents of potpourri and lavender simmering in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite structured with edgy acidity. Well-balanced and displaying neatly-integrated oak, very focused with gentle grip on the finish. Very fine.

Neal Martin - Vinous
2023-02-01

92/100

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Smooth and elegant, a ton of personality, with grilled roasted rosemary and damson fruit. Sexy and great value, this is a lovely wine and showcases the success of Jacques Lurton's influence at his family estates. Drinking Window 2023 - 2036

Jane Anson - Decanter
2021-05-01

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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.

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