Presentation
Presentation
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.
The vintage
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Terroir
Deep gravel slopes with limestone outcrops at the foot of the slopes.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvesting.
Grape Harvest: Mechanical harvesting.
Harvest
18 August- 27 August 2022
Winemaking
After settling, in oak barrels.
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 53.11 ha
Age of vines : 13 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with green highlights.
The nose is expressive, evoking exotic and white fruits. Delicious notes of brioche, resulting from barrel ageing, complete the bouquet.
The palate is beautiful, full-bodied and fleshy, with a harmonious balance and marked freshness. Exotic fruits are also present on the palate. A remarkably well-balanced wine.
The nose is expressive, evoking exotic and white fruits. Delicious notes of brioche, resulting from barrel ageing, complete the bouquet.
The palate is beautiful, full-bodied and fleshy, with a harmonious balance and marked freshness. Exotic fruits are also present on the palate. A remarkably well-balanced wine.
Food pairings
Grilled fish with citrus fruit, roast chicken with cream and mushrooms, soft cheeses with a bloomy rind (such as Brie or Camembert).
Reviews
"Bright yellow with green hue. Elegant nose with refined fruit, reminiscent of fresh grapefruit, lemon and tangerine zest, peaches and hints of pineapple. On the palate well-structured and juicy with fine fruit, crisp character and very good length. "
