Presentation
Presentation
"Couchiroy" or "Couche Roi" in Gascon. According to legend, one stormy evening, King Henri IV, returning from the Battle of Coutras, stopped here for a rest. This red Pessac-Léognan is easy-to-enjoy, smooth and fruity. It nevertheless displays the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this region of Bordeaux Graves. Château Coucheroy has classic blackcurrant and smoky aromas reminiscent of the atmosphere in a gentleman's club...
The vintage
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.
Terroir
Gravel, clay sub-soil.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot.
Grape harvest: Mechanical harvests.
Grape harvest: Mechanical harvests.
Harvest
20 September - 13 October 2021
Winemaking
ln stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Ageing
For 12 months in barrels with racking each trimester.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 53%
Merlot : 45%
Cabernet franc : 2%
Merlot : 45%
Cabernet franc : 2%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Age of vines : 20 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 15°C and 17°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
A cherry-red colour of medium depth.
On the nose, this wine has very luscious aromas, with notes of vanilla and fruit, dominated by cherry.
Well-balanced and harmonious, with a notable roundness and presence on the mid-palate. The whole is very pleasant. This is a very tasty, easy-drinking wine, offering good drinkability. It will be a pleasure to drink.
On the nose, this wine has very luscious aromas, with notes of vanilla and fruit, dominated by cherry.
Well-balanced and harmonious, with a notable roundness and presence on the mid-palate. The whole is very pleasant. This is a very tasty, easy-drinking wine, offering good drinkability. It will be a pleasure to drink.
Food pairings
Omelette with chanterelles, pork sauté with mushrooms, tournedos with wine.
