“A really quite superb dry white Bordeaux.” - Vinous, 92 points

If this were a New World wine, the front label would proudly proclaim that it was a ‘Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc’, but not the French, oh no! All they are prepared to divulge is the name of the chateau and the name of appellation and from that one is supposed to know by birthright that it is made from Sauvignon Blanc, fermented and aged in oak barrels. I concede that the grape variety is mentioned on the back label, but there’s no indication whatsoever to suggest that the wine was matured in a mixture of new and used French barrels making it way more complex and delicious than a simple, unoaked white Bordeaux. It’s dry and silky in texture, with wonderful flavours of lime, thatch, hazelnut and wild honey. A fine wine for white tablecloth dining. 13% alc. Drink now-2027.

Press review:

Vinous: “The Chateau de Rochemorin Blanc 2020 has a lively nose with lime, freshly-sliced pear, orange pith and just a faint hint of elderflower. This is quite complex. The palate is well-balanced with a welcome sour lemon note on the entry, fine weight and superb tension. This has developed nicely in barrel and it now represents a really quite superb dry white Bordeaux. Drink now-2033.” 92 points

The Wine Advocate: “The 2020 de Rochemorin Blanc delivers a good intensity of fresh pear, yellow apple and straw scents with underlying hints of baking bread and honeysuckle. The medium-bodied palate reveals a touch of new oak, complementing the apple and allspice flavors, finishing with a lively acid burst. Drink now-2028.” (88-90) points