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...
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Merlot : 55%
Cabernet sauvignon : 45%
Teneur en alcool
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2016 was one of the finest vintages in the past 20 years. Winter was exceptionally wet and mild, and it rained a great deal in spring until June. However, the weather changed radically in mid-June, turning warm and quite dry, with cool nights. Ideal conditions for growing excellent wine grapes!
Vendanges
09/26/2016
Dégustation
It is a lovely, brilliant, deep, ruby-red colour.
The bouquet is attractively complex, with rich black-berry fruit aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant).
On the palate, it is soft and well-balanced, with good structure. The overall impression is mouth-filling, complex, and velvety. This Coucheroy 2016 is very well-balanced, with red fruit aromas, hints of vanilla, and slightly oaky overtones, as well as a touch of mint.
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 perfectly charming wine makes a perfect accompaniment to a finely-marbled entrecôte steak or pork spare-ribs marinated in spices, as well as assorted, mature cheeses (Camembert, Roquefort, Edam, etc.).
