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
13% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
Winter and spring were very mild, but the summer of 2014 did not live up to our expectations: it rained heavily in July, and August was much cooler than usual. However, starting in September, a miraculous Indian summer with high temperatures, was very favourable to ripening.
Vendanges
09/03/2014
Dégustation
Pale yellow colour with delicate silver highlights.
Citrus and pineapple overtones enhanced by a very attractive hint of vanilla. The bouquet goes on to reveal mineral nuances characteristic of Couhins-Lurton's clay and gravel soil.
Vivacious and rich on the palate with attractive freshness. Rather mineral aftertaste with a touch of lime. Ideally, it should be kept for a few years to reach its peak.
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
Accords gourmands
Salmon fritters, crayfish, scallop salad, Dijon-style pike, goat's cheese.
