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.
Varietal
Sauvignon : 100%
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Weather conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Harvest
09/02/2015
Tasting
Brilliant, very attractive pale yellow colour.
Very refined, delicate nose with citrus overtones as well as subtle aromas of spice and white flowers.
Starts out very fresh. Delicate on the palate as well, with great complexity, pleasant fruitiness (citrus, quince), and mineral notes. This 2015 has a very fine, balanced finish.
Terroir
Gravel, sand and gravel, on a subsoil of limestone.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.
Winemaking
After pressing and settling, in oak barrels (30% new).
Ageing
For 10 months in oak barrels on full lees with bâtonnage.
Serving
Serve between 8°C and 11°C
Ageing potential
10 to 15 years
Food pairings
Grilled swordfish steak, veal paupiettes, sea bream tartare with grapefruit, langoustine risotto.
Château Couhins-Lurton is the smallest of our family estates, but also the smallest of the Graves Crus Classés. Nestled on a unique clay-limestone terroir, it gives birth to Sauvignon Blancs of great minerality and to greedy, fruity Merlots. Thanks to their good acidity and low pH, these white and red wines stand out for their freshness and exceptional ageing potential, true signatures of great Bordeaux wines.
