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%
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
Temperatures were much higher than average from February to June, with much less rainfall than usual. There were already signs of drought at the end of Spring.
Vendanges
08/22/2011
Dégustation
Château Couhins-Lurton, a Graves great growth, owes much of its reputation to its fine white wine. The 2011 vintage is splendid, with a bright, brilliant, greenish-yellow hue. The bouquet has wonderful subtle aromas of white flowers (acacia) and citrus fruit (pink grapefruit). This fresh, very complex wine has a fine long aftertaste. It needs another two or three years to achieve its full potential. The finish goes on and on with citrus and pineapple nuances. This wine is delicious with fish in a cream sauce or aged Comté cheese. However, there is no reason not to enjoy it all on its own !
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
