2009
Couhins-Lurton
Red
Grand Vin de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Harvest date: September 22, 2009
Grape blend: Merlot 77% / Cabernet Sauvignon 23%
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Appareance: Intense, black rimmed with violet.
Nose: The nose is dominated by the fruit : the ripe black cherry and blackberry aromas are intense but delicately highlighted by mild tobacco and lightly roasted notes. Very skillful barrel aging allows the oak to blend perfectly as a counterpoint to the fruit.
Mouth: Very smooth, appears fat and soft… The tannins are ripe, melting and remarkably dense. Often described as jammy, but there are also spices and mild tobacco in the mix. The finish is long and lingering, with fruit that coats the palate. Very promising, this is a wine to drink in two or three years with slow-cooked or roast meats. Delightful with confit. (January, 2012)
Tasting note
15,75 / 20 – Jean-Marc Quarin
90,00 / 100 – Anthonyrosewine.com
15,50 / 20 – Le Guide des vins du Wine & Business Club 2013
2 stars – Le Guide Hachette
15,00 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve
17,50 / 20 – Jancisrobinson.com
91,00 à 94,00 / 100 – The Wine Spectator
16,00 / 20 – Decanter
15,00 to 15,50 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
Technical Informations
Surface : 16,00 hectares
Soil : Gravel.
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Grape harvest : Manuelles en cagettes et tri sur table de réception.
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Graft stock : 101.14 – 3309C – Riparia
Plant food : Fertilisation raisonnée
Plant density : 8500 pieds à l’hectare
Wine average age : 25 ans
Grape variety : Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon
Pruning type : Double guyot with debudding.
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Fermentation : In stainless-steel temperature controlled tanks with patented cap-breaking system.
Fermentation temperature : 28 to 30°C
Malolactic : Yes
Wine maturing : For 12 months in oak barrels (40% new) with racking.
Wine montage : Eggwhites
Maturing potential : Subject to vintage, expressive after 3 to 5 years, can age 10 to 15 years.
Maître de chai : Jean Marc COMTE
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Œnologist Consultant : Michel ROLLAND and Mikaël LAIZET.
