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
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
The 2017 vintage was one of the earliest on record. The growing season was marked by a dry winter and spring (46% less rainfall than usual), accompanied by temperatures 2°C above average (except for the frost in April). This dry summer weather was ideal for ripening the seeds until late August.
Vendanges
09/12/2017
Dégustation
Brilliant and very elegant cherry-red colour.
This 2017 Château Coucheroy is particularly enjoyable, offering an attractive fruitiness and subtle oaky aromas.
Well-balanced and refined on the palate, it is emblematic of the modern wines produced in Pessac-Léognan. The delicate, well-integrated tannin means that it is a joy to drink, even when young.
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 wine goes beautifully with pot-roasted guinea fowl, duck à l'orange, and Camembert.
