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.
Cépages
Merlot : 90%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.
Vendanges
20 September - 7 October 2021
Dégustation
A lovely garnet-red colour.
Intense and complex, the nose reveals delicate notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant). After aeration, more floral notes (peony) harmoniously complete the ensemble. the whole.
The attack is smooth. The tannins are silky. The mid-palate is creamy, with aromas of aromas of slightly jammy fruit and raspberry. Its roundness and pleasant freshness, perfectly balanced to produce a wine of great finesse.
Terroir
Gravel
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand.
Vinification
Full vinification (20% total volume) in different containers (wooden rolls, 500 litrebarrels, stoneware amphorae). Long vatting times and management of phenolic extractions.
Elevage
For 12 months in barrels (50% new).
Service
Serve between 16°C and 18°C.
Potentiel de garde
10 to 15 years
Accords gourmands
Porcini mushroom soup, roast goose, squab with fresh grapes, duck breast with foie gras.
