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Château de Rochemorin White

Appellation : Pessac-Léognan
Chateau : Château de Rochemorin

The wines of Rochemorin were much appreciated in the 18th century by the
lord of the manor, who was none other than Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron
de Montesquieu. The famous philosopher and author of "The Spirit of the Laws
" was full of praise for these vivacious aromatic wines. You too will be delighted
with the honeysuckle, blackcurrant bud, pineapple, apple and pear flavours that
combine marvellously on the palate. The wines are also full-bodied, juicy and
very fresh. The smoky finish reflects the unique gravel terroir in
Pessac-Léognan.
Surface : 21.50 ha
Soil :
Deep gravel slopes with limestone outcrops at the foot of the slopes

Graft stock : Riparia gloire - 3309 -161.49
Plant food : Traditional, limited impact
Plant density : 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age : 12 years
Grape variety : Sauvignon blanc
Pruning type : Double Guyot
Grape harvest : Hand Picking
Fermentation : After settling, in oak barrels
Fermentation temperature : 18 à 23 °C
Malolactic : No
Wine maturing : For 10 months in oak barrels (35%
new) on full lees with bâtonnage
Wine montage : Tartaric precipitation by cold
treatment
Maturing potential : Excellent after 2 to 5 years, can age 12
to 15 years
Cellar master : Laurent BOUTHONNIER

Château de Rochemorin White 2007

Vintage 2007

Wine style :
Elegant and Fruity
Weather :
Although the first half of the year was exceptionally hot, temperatures were lower than seasonal
averages starting in July. In fact, this was the coolest summer since 1989. Summer sunshine was
slightly less than usual. A drought set in at the beginning of September.
Oenologist consultant :
Denis DUBOURDIEU (Professor at the Institut d'Œnologie de Bordeaux) et Valérie LAVIGNE.

Tasting Comment

Appareance :
Wonderfully crystalline, brilliant pale greeny yellow.
Nose :
Complex, intense nose, citrus and floral (hyacinth, acacia), assorted fruits
add to the complexity (apricots, white peach). Smoky, vanilla notes
characteristic of the terroir and the oak aging.
Mouth :
Balanced, elegant throughout, its smoothness and opulence are matched by
freshness and excellent length. Fresh fruit notes (grapefruit, fruit salad)
linger on the palate. Drink now and within the next five years. Will
complement sophisticated fish dishes such as salmon steak with roast
tomatoes and fennel, grilled croaker with asparagus, cream and caviar and
also a simple dressed crab.

Consumption period

2013 - 2017

Our suggestions White meats Fish and Cheese
Shellfish
Starters

Salads

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Château de Rochemorin White 2007

Ratings and reviews

The Wine Enthusiast : 01.10.2014 - Note : 87.00 / 100
A soft, gentle-textured wine, that has ripe fruit, flavors of pears and white peach, lifted gently by
spice and open, fresh acidity. Not a wine for aging, but delicious this summer.
Other : 01.11.2012 - Note : 16.00 / 20
The 2013 Wine & Business Club Guide (Alain Marty) -
The Wine Spectator : 01.10.2011 - Note : from 87.00 to 90.00 / 100
Apples, lemons and melons on the nose. Same on the palate. Medium-bodied, with bright acidity
and a medium finish.
Decanter : 01.07.2010 - Note : 16.50 / 20
Another all-Sauvignon blanc wine, with oatmeal & almond and an apple fruitiness. The palate is
bright, with toasty oak underpinning crisp citrus, juicy apple & pear fruit. Very drinkable but will
age. 2010-2020
Le Guide Hachette : 01.09.2009
Note :
Formerly a farm belonging to the Montesquieu estates, this vineyard is planted on a Graves terroir
overlaying the shelly sand typical of the appellation. The vines obviously do well here, and have
produced an attractive wine, yellow-green, with a fresh nose of flowers, white peach and toasty
overtones. The palate stays fresh while showing generous, elegant body. Drink now, will keep a few
years more.
Decanter : 01.07.2009
Note :
Refined flowers, fruit and discreet spice. Crisp, calm and collected. Precisely weighted with a fine
finish. Nice and steely. From 2010.
The Wine Enthusiast : 30.06.2009 - Note : 87.00 / 100
A soft, gentle-textured wine, that has ripe fruit, flavors of pears and white peach, lifted gently by
spice and open, fresh acidity. Not a wine for aging but delicious in the summer.
La Revue du Vin de France : 01.06.2008 - Note : from 15.50 to 17.50 / 20
Superb nose of pear and peach, crisp yet opulent, lovely mineral notes and a long finish.

Medals

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Château de Rochemorin White 2007

Argent Prix d'Excellence
Sommelier Wine Vinalies

Awards 2010 Internationales 2009

Prix d'Excellence
Revue Française
d'Œnologie 2010

Or
Challenge International

du Vin 2009

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