Château de Rochemorin Red 2021

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

Merlot : 80%

Cabernet sauvignon : 15%

Petit verdot : 5%

Teneur en alcool

13% vol.

Conditions météorologiques

2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme
heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.

Vendanges

20 September - 13 October 2021

Dégustation

A deep cherry-red colour.
The intense nose is dominated by delicious notes of red fruit (cherry) and black fruit (bilberry). When the wine is aired, hints of vanilla and toast, the result of barrel ageing, emerge from the glass.
The attack is marked by a pleasant sweetness. The mid-palate is nicely full-bodied. We find the fruit notes already perceived on the nose and a light, very well-integrated woodiness. Moderately powerful, this is a well-balanced, very harmonious wine. The finish is moderately long, still a little firm but not aggressive.

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

Barbecued saddle of lamb, pheasant with cabbage, flank steak with onions.

90-92/100

Ripe aroma, cherry, blackcurrant, clean and fresh. Elegant flavour, full-bodied with a fresh aftertaste, clean with ripe, fresh berries.

Peter Winding - VINBLADET
2022-05-01

90/100

Intense purple colour with violet hue and black core. Elegant, rather closed nose, with persistente character, fine fruit blackcurrants and blackberries, aromatics herbs and hints of mild spices. On the palate rather medium bodied yet with very good lenght, fragant fruit, discreet minerality and hints of toasting in the finish.

Markus Del Monego - TastingBook.com
2022-05-09

90/100

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Smooth and so charming, lightly framed in texture and flavour but so well presented, clean and crisp with satin tannins and a slow expansion of aromatics. I like the effortless nature of this, it's not trying too hard but is poised and elegant, just giving enough fruit and acidity to sustain the palate and still give a lifted finish! Nicely done.

Georgie Hindle - Decanter
2022-05-01

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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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