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
14% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.
Vendanges
09/03/2019
Dégustation
Crystal clear, a pale yellow colour enhanced by green and silver reflections.
The nose, very expressive, has notes of white fruit (ripe peach), with a slight hint of smoke.
Nice texture on the palate, with fat and freshness; all perfectly balanced. Very aromatic overall, with aromas of white peach, apple, gooseberry... The subtly lemony finish is also remarkable.
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
Scallops, pan-fried foie gras, sweetbreads, cheeses.
