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 : 85%
Cabernet sauvignon : 15%
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Weather conditions
2020 was marked by very mild temperatures and contrasting precipitation: heavy spring rainfall was followed by an intense summer drought. The fairly mild winter led to early bud break. The summer heat gave way to cool nights in late August, ideal for ripening grapes.
Harvest
09/09/2020
Tasting
Colour is a very dark purple-red, almost black, with purple highlights.
The nose is very intense, marked by notes of black fruits (blackberry, sour cherry, elderberry). The whole is enhanced by a slight smokiness and some sweet spices.
On the palate, it is a very rich wine, with a good structure and ripe tannins. Its freshness is particularly pleasant. It is a very elegant wine, full of finesse. Its ageing potential is remarkable. It can be waited for a few years (3 to 4 years), before being enjoyed. A great moment of tasting!
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
Oven-roasted suckling lamb, boletus risotto, capon fricassee with truffles (for a special occasion).
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.
