AOC Pessac-Léognan - Cru Classé de Graves
Château Couhins-Lurton is the emblematic estate of the André Lurton family. With a clay-limestone terroir unique to the appellation, the château produces Sauvignon Blancs with outstanding aromatic profiles bursting with fruit and hints of salinity, which age terrifically.
Cépages
Sauvignon : 100%
Teneur en alcool
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
Although the first quarter of 2006 was cold and wet (precipitation in March was 3 to 4 times greater than average), this was above all a hot year – in fact, the second hottest since 1950. There was a brief period of extreme heat in July, but the month of September was very mild and dry
Vendanges
08/30/2006
Dégustation
Bright gold. The fresh citrus (lemon and grapefruit) notes show the delicateness and finesse of Couhins-Lurton white 2006. After agitation, the perfectly integrated smoky and oaky notes become apparent but never over-shadow the fruit aromas. On the palate, there is an impressive density and softness. It is clear that the 2006 is a magnificent vintage. A broad range of aromas (passion fruit, grapefruit, etc) unveil on the palate and provide a long finish. This wine, still very young, will be in perfect harmony after benefiting from aging a couple of years in the bottle.
Terroir
Gravel, sand and gravel, on a subsoil of limestone
Vigne
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes
Vinification
After pressing and settling, in oak barrels (30% new).
Elevage
For 10 months in oak barrels on full lees with bâtonnage.
Service
Serve between 8°C and 11°C
Potentiel de garde
10 to 15 years
