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. Hewill surely have appreciated this fresh, easy-to-drink wine and enjoyed itsastonishing tropical fruit aromas. Atrue wine fit for a king!
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average temperatures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine... Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions in September.
Vendanges
08/27/2018
Dégustation
Brilliant, yellow colour, quite pale, with silver-green reflections.
Nose is a little shy at first and needs to be aired before it can fully express itself. Then, it lets out a host of citrus notes such as grapefruit and lemon zest, each more delicious than the last.
The attack is very supple. There is a certain roundness and a good volume in the middle of the mouth. A very pleasant freshness is present throughout the tasting and brings a lot of balance. Once again, we find the pleasant blend of citrus fruits (grapefruit, zest) with some notes of white fruits (peach).
Terroir
Gravel, clay subsoil
Vigne
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Vinification
After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Elevage
Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.
Service
Serve between 9°C and 12°C
Potentiel de garde
3 to 5 years
Accords gourmands
This white Coucheroy 2018 will be the ideal companion of a blanquette of veal, mussels marinière or a hake steak.
