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. Hewill surely have appreciated this fresh, easy-to-drink wine and enjoyed itsastonishing tropical fruit aromas. Atrue wine fit for a king!
The vintage
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.
Terroir
Gravel, clay subsoil.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double Guyot
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvesting.
Grape Harvest: mechanical harvesting.
Harvest
28 August - 7 September 2023
Winemaking
After settling, part in barrels and part in stainless-steel temperature-controlled tanks.
Ageing
Part in barrels, remainder in tanks on lees.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Age of vines : 11 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 9°C and 12°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Luminous pale yellow colour with brilliant highlights.
The nose is a little restrained on opening, but gains complexity with aeration, revealing delicate aromas of ripe citrus and white peach.
On the palate, the attack is supple, followed by a generous, structured mid-palate. Lemon notes add tension and freshness, and the finish is crisp and clean. This is a wine that should come into its own over the next few months.
The nose is a little restrained on opening, but gains complexity with aeration, revealing delicate aromas of ripe citrus and white peach.
On the palate, the attack is supple, followed by a generous, structured mid-palate. Lemon notes add tension and freshness, and the finish is crisp and clean. This is a wine that should come into its own over the next few months.
Food pairings
Aperitif, seafood, white asparagus with mousseline sauce, fresh goat's cheese on toast, roast poultry with lemon confit.
