Domaine de la Rochette
Domaine de la Rochette is a family Domain of 45 ha in AOC Touraine and AOC Touraine Chenonceaux. Vignerons from father to son for four generations, Vincent Leclair took over the family Domain in 2014, to his father François. Its aim: to give pleasure by producing quality wines and expressing their terroir.
The Domaine is located in the pretty wine village of Pouillé, in the Cher Valley between the Château de Chenonceau and the Zoopark de Beauval. Its terroir benefits from a temperate climate with oceanic influence and chalky, tufa, clay-limestone soils known locally as «Aubuis» and flinty clays called «Perruche», which gives wines of character.
Grape varieties
100% Sauvignon
Area
45 Hectares
Soil
Chalky, tufa, clay-limestone soils known locally as «Aubuis» and flinty clays called «Perruche»
Vinification
Sustainable viticulture. Total destemming, Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats, Pressurage direct. Ageing in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 1 +1 corks, Ageing on the lees.
Tasting notes
Golden colour, pale. The nose is : expressive, intense, subtle acacia aromas, slight orange blossom aromas, slight white flowers aromas, intense fresh fruit aromas, generous tropical fruit, grapefruit aromas.The Palate is wellbalanced, rich, betwitching, white flowers overtones, slight tropical fruit hints, smooth, mineral, structured body, good intensity and good length.
Suggested dishes
For the aperitif, Delicatessen meats, Seafood and shellfish, Moules marinières, Fish dishes
