2005
Couhins-Lurton
White
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Vintage's weather
The weather was ideal in 2005 and produced a superb vintage in Bordeaux. It was exceptionally dry for the region from winter to autumn. Sunshine was substantial starting in late spring. Summer temperatures were high, but there was nothing approaching a heat wave.
Harvest date: August 31, 2005
Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 100%
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Appareance: Gold with shiny green highlights.
Nose: Explosive nose, fruit and citrus.
Mouth: Floral notes on the palate with grapefruit and Granny Smith. This Cru Classé has immense purity and exceptional aromatic depth, drink now with seafood, fish or goat cheese. Decant before serving.
Tasting note
16,00 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
16,50 / 20 – Gault et Millau
16,00 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve
91,00 / 100 – The Wine Spectator
2 stars – Le Guide Hachette
16,00 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
4,5 stars – La Revue du Vin de France
8,50 / 10 – Bettane et Desseauve
15,00 / 20 – Le Point
17,50 / 20 – Decanter
Technical Informations
Surface : 6,00 hectares
Soil : Gravel, sand and gravel, on a subsoil of limestone
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Grape harvest : By hand in several passes
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Graft stock : 101.14 – 3309C – Riparia
Plant food : Traditional, limited impact
Plant density : 6,500 vines per hectare
Wine average age : 26 ans
Grape variety : Sauvignons
Pruning type : Double guyot with debudding
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Fermentation : After pressing and settling, in oak barrels (30% new)
Fermentation temperature : 18 à 23°C
Malolactic : No
Wine maturing : For 10 months in oak barrels on full lees with bâtonnage
Wine montage : Tartaric precipitation by cold treatment and bentonite
Maturing potential : Fully expressive between 3 and 10 years, can age 20 to 30 years
Maître de chai : Jean Marc COMTE
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Œnologist Consultant : Denis DUBOURDIEU and Valérie LAVIGNE.
