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 : 100%
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Weather conditions
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.
Harvest
09/18/2018
Tasting
Brilliant, clear, intense, and very deep purple colour scattered with almost black highlights.
The expressive nose is dominated by delicious notes of black and red fruit (cherry), with delicate oak nuances.
Starts off smooth, becoming round and sweet, making for a particularly enjoyable wine. Black fruit aromas follow through to the palate, accompanied by hints of well-integrated oak, culminating in a lovely fruity finish. All in all, an elegant wine with good ageing potential.
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
Beef fillet, cep mushroom ravioli, foie gras.
94/100
Jane Anson - Decanter
2020-05-05
92 - 93/100
James Suckling
2019-04-07
91 - 93/100
Chris Kissack - The Wine Doctor
2019-04-23
90 - 92/100
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
2019-05-02
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.
