2018
Couhins-Lurton
Red
Grand vin de graves
Pessac-Léognan
Vintage's weather
2018 was one of the warmest years since 1900, featuring above-average tempera-tures, the second hottest summer to date, and abundant sunshine… Heavy rainfall in the first half of the year was followed by persistent, near-record drought conditions. This exceptional summer weather conditions enabled the vegetation to make up for lost time and provide us with grapes of remarkable quality.
Harvest date: September 18, 2018
Grape blend: Merlot 100%%
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Appareance: Brilliant, clear, intense, and very deep purple colour scattered with almost black highlights.
Nose: The expressive nose is dominated by delicious notes of black and red fruit (cherry), with delicate oak nuances.
Mouth: Starts off smooth, becoming round and sweet, making for a particularly enjoyable wine. Black fruit aromas follow through to the palate, accompanied by hints of well-in-tegrated oak, culminating in a lovely fruity finish. All in all, an elegant wine with good ageing potential.
Tasting note
94 / 100 – Decanter
92 à 93 / 100 – James Suckling
93 / 100 – Markus Del Monego
93 / 100 – The Wine Cellar Insider
17,50 / 20 – Le Point
Technical Informations
Surface : 12,00 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 : Sébastien RAVILLY
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Œnologist Consultant : Michel ROLLAND and Mikaël LAIZET.
