AOC Pessac-Léognan
Château Couhins-Lurton is the emblematic estate of the André Lurton family. With a sublime terroir of gravel and clay, the red wines are made from fruity and smooth Merlot grapes of great elegance and a sophisticated smokiness.
Varietal
Merlot : 60%
Cabernet sauvignon : 40%
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Weather conditions
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!
Harvest
09/17/2015
Tasting
This 2015 red Château Couhins-Lurton is absolutely charming and elegant. It is rich, heady,
round, and full-bodied – a real treat for the taste buds. The tannin is well-integrated. Showing
beautiful length, hints of vanilla, and slightly toasty overtones, this 2015 fulfils the promise of
this great vintage.
Terroir
Gravel
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand.
Winemaking
In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in oak barrels (40% new) with racking.
Serving
Serve between 16°C and 18°C.
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
Roast poultry, white meats.
Château Couhins-Lurton is the smallest of our family estates, but also the smallest of the Graves Crus Classés. Nestled on a unique clay-limestone terroir, it gives birth to Sauvignon Blancs of great minerality and to greedy, fruity Merlots. Thanks to their good acidity and low pH, these white and red wines stand out for their freshness and exceptional ageing potential, true signatures of great Bordeaux wines.
