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
12,5% vol.
Weather conditions
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Harvest
28 August- 07 September 2023
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with delicate green highlights.
Elegant and expressive, the nose opens with aromas of yellow and white fruits such as apricot and nectarine, with subtle hints of brioche and gingerbread.
On the palate, the wine is charming and well-balanced. The attack is rich and velvety, and the finish is carried by a fine tension. A pleasant salty minerality gives the whole an extra dimension and prolongs the pleasure of tasting.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes with limestone outcrops at the foot of the slopes.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvesting.
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
Salmon rice wreath, scallop salad, Sea bream stuffed with chanterelles and prawns.
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.
