AOC Pessac-Léognan
"Couchiroy" or "Couche Roi" in Gascon. According to legend, one stormy evening, King Henri IV, returning from the Battle of Coutras, stopped here for a rest. This red Pessac-Léognan is easy-to-enjoy, smooth and fruity. It nevertheless displays the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this region of Bordeaux Graves. Château Coucheroy has classic blackcurrant and smoky aromas reminiscent of the atmosphere in a gentleman's club...
Cépages
Merlot : 55%
Cabernet sauvignon : 45%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Vendanges
09/14/2015
Dégustation
Beautiful, brilliant, deep ruby-red colour.
Attractive and complex bouquet with lots of red fruit (strawberry) aromas, along with vanilla and empyreumatic nuances.
Very generous, balanced, and drinkable. The main impression on the palate is of roundness and smoothness, with elegant tannin. The overall equilibrium is excellent, and there is a touch of vanilla thanks to well-integrated oak.
Terroir
Gravel, clay sub-soil
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Vinification
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Elevage
For 12 months in barrels with racking each trimester.
Service
Serve between 15°C and 17°C
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
This delicious wine is in its element with lamb, duck, or pork dishes.
