2008
Couhins-Lurton
Red
Grand Vin de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Harvest date: September 20, 2008
Grape blend: Merlot 77% / Cabernet Sauvignon 23%
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Appareance: The Château Couhins-Lurton Red 2008 shows surprisingly intense violet highlights.
Nose: Upfront, the nose is blackberry and currant, quickly developing signature toasty, smoky notes, and impressive ripe fruit.
Mouth: The palate is supple, thanks to the dominant Merlot in the blend, rich and showing good concentration yet very modern in style, with silky, elegant, classy tannins without a hint of aggressiveness, supported and balanced by the freshness of the 23% Cabernet Sauvignon. Licorice, tobacco and chocolate underpin a long finish. A sensual wine which will continue to develop over the next five years.
Tasting note
16,00 / 20 – Le Point
15,50 / 20 – Le Guide des vins du Wine & Business Club 2013
16,00 / 20 Decanter
2 stars – Le Guide Hachette : 02.05.2010
15,50 / 20 – Vinum
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.
