AOC Pessac-Léognan
The special clay-gravel terroir of Château Couhins-Lurton rouge has given birth to a great left-bank Merlot: it stands out in the appellation for its extreme finesse and intensity of fruit on the finish. Its nobility and ageing potential are a credit to its rank.
Cépages
Merlot : 100%
Teneur en alcool
15% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Vendanges
19 September 2019
Dégustation
Colour is deep cherry red.
Nose is full of gourmet notes of black fruits (black cherry, blackberry), combined with notes of chocolate and mocha.
Very complex, suave and dense on the palate. Lots of volume in the middle of the mouth. Tannins are present, but well coated, very silky. Freshness of the wine offers a very nice balance in the mouth.
Terroir
Clay and gravel soil
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot Double
Grape Harvest: Manual harvest
Vinification
Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats and in stoneware amphoras.
Elevage
Aged in 500 litre barrels (no new wood) and amphoras for 9 months.
Service
Serve between 16°C and 18°C.
Potentiel de garde
5 to 10 years
Accords gourmands
Omelette with chanterelles, beef osso-bucco, pork paupiettes with mushrooms.
