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 : 85%
Cabernet sauvignon : 15%
Teneur en alcool
15% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2022 was a particularly atypical year due to extreme weather conditions. ln addition to a very early frost in the spring, which affected the vineyard just as the vines were starting to bud, there was a long period of exceptional drought from May until the end of September. The result was low yields and a perfect state of health at harvest time throughout the vineyard.
Vendanges
08 September - 06 October 2022
Dégustation
Very deep, sustained colour with hints of violet.
Very expressive, the nose is fresh and fruity, with delicious aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant) and fresh red fruit. There are a few hints of cask ageing, slightly toasted, but the fruit dominates.
The palate is full-bodied. Volume and density on the mid-palate. The tannins are present but perfectly coated on the finish. Nice freshness on the finish. A very pleasant, fresh wine with good ageing potential.
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
Barbecued saddle of lamb, grilled roast beef with porcini mushroom sauce, chicken thighs with truffles.
