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
12.5% vol.
Conditions météorologiques
Although the first half of the year was exceptionally hot, temperatures were lower than seasonal averages starting in July. In fact, this was the coolest summer since 1989. Summer sunshine was slightly less than usual. A drought set in at the beginning of September.
Dégustation
Pale yellow, brilliant, silvery highlights. Dominant fruit character, complex nose, floral (acacia blossom) and mineral notes. A subtle toasty, oaky touch rounds off the palate. Lively upfront, fresh, continues floral and fruity, with passionfruit, lemon, grapefruit and citronella. Remarkable persistence. Promises an intense sensory experience. Drink between 2009 and 2019, serve with fillet of John Dory with thyme, dorado with fennel, or sole fritters with parmesan.
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
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.
