Presentation
Presentation
The special clay-gravel terroir of Château Couhins-Lurton rouge has given birth to a great left-bank Merlot: it stands out in the appellation for its extreme finesse and intensity of fruit on the finish. Its nobility and ageing potential are a credit to its rank.
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
Clay and gravel soil.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Guyot Double.
Grape Harvest: Manual harvest.
Grape Harvest: Manual harvest.
Harvest
14 September - 12 October 2023
Winemaking
Fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats and in stoneware amphoras.
Ageing
Aged in 500 litre barrels (no new wood) and amphoras for 9 months.
Varietals
Merlot : 90%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Cabernet sauvignon : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14 % vol.
Surface area of the vineyard : 2,5 ha
Age of vines : 19 years old
Advice
Serving
Serve between 16°C and 18°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Bright red in colour, with good depth.
The nose is very expressive, dominated by fresh, juicy red fruit aromas.
On the palate, the wine is supple and rounded from the outset, with a pleasant sense of sweetness. The mid-palate is harmonious and enveloping, extending the fruit-driven profile, while the finish is fresh and well balanced, bringing energy and drinkability. A pure pleasure wine, generous and fruit-forward, distinguished by its roundness and freshness.
The nose is very expressive, dominated by fresh, juicy red fruit aromas.
On the palate, the wine is supple and rounded from the outset, with a pleasant sense of sweetness. The mid-palate is harmonious and enveloping, extending the fruit-driven profile, while the finish is fresh and well balanced, bringing energy and drinkability. A pure pleasure wine, generous and fruit-forward, distinguished by its roundness and freshness.
Food pairings
Charcuterie platter, roasted vegetable dishes, roast chicken, grilled sausages, mild hard cheeses (young Cheddar, Gouda, Edam).
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