AOC Pessac-Léognan
This is undoubtedly the quintessential Bordeaux single-vineyard wine. Sauvignon Blanc on this very special terroir, where gravel outcrops onto clay-limestone subsoil, expresses itself with a precision and breed that make this classified growth unique.
Cépages
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Teneur en alcool
13.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
2023 was marked by a uniform start to vegetation: bud-break dates returned to normal, foliage developed rapidly and the bunches emerged beautifully. Heavy rainfall in the spring tarnished the start of the season somewhat, with mildew appearing in places. There was no hot summer in 2023, but relatively cool nights and warm but not excessively hot days in July and August created ideal ripening conditions for the grapes, which produced remarkable aromatic potential.
Vendanges
25 August - 13 September 2023
Dégustation
Lovely pale yellow colour with green highlights.
Very expressive, the nose seduces with its aromatic intensity, revealing delicious notes of exotic fruits and white fruits.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and delicious, with a lovely mid-palate, enhanced by a lovely freshness. The balance between richness and freshness is quite remarkable. A great tasting experience!
Terroir
Clay and limestone soil.
Vigne
Pruning type: Guyot Double.
Grape Harvest: Manual harvest.
Vinification
Fermentation in stoneware barrels and amphoras (Clayvers).
Elevage
Aged in barrels and amphoras for 8 months.
Service
Serve between 12°C and 14°C.
Potentiel de garde
3 to 5 years
Accords gourmands
Fish ceviche, asparagus risotto, chicken with cream and mushrooms, fresh goat's cheese.
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.
