2006
Couhins-Lurton
Red
Grand Vin de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Vintage's weather
Although the first quarter of 2006 was cold and wet (precipitation in March was 3 to 4 times greater than average), this was above all a hot year – in fact, the second hottest since 1950. There was a brief period of extreme heat in July, but the month of September was very mild and dry.
Harvest date: –
Grape blend: Merlot 77% / Cabernet Sauvignon 23%
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Appareance: Very dark red, strong violet highlights.
Nose: Intense empyreumatic aromas, smoky, toasty. Coffee, red fruit, berry notes including delicious cherry aromas.
Mouth: The palate is powerful, highly concentrated, the tannins rich and very elegant. Empyreumatic finish once more, oaky, smoke, ripe fruit. Drink in 2 to 3 years time, will keep for at least 15. Perfect with tournedos steak, caramelized veal shank or a Garonne shad “lamprey à la Bordelaise style”.
Tasting note
15,00 / 20 – Le Guide des vins du Wine & Business Club 2013 (Alain Marty) –
16,00 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve Guide 2011
16,50 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
1 star – Le Guide Hachette 2010
16,00 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve Guide 2008
15,00 to 16,00 / 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.
