2006
Couhins-Lurton
White
Grand Cru Classé 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: August 30, 2006
Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 100%
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Appareance: Bright gold.
Nose: The fresh citrus (lemon and grapefruit) notes show the delicateness and finesse of Couhins-Lurton white 2006. After agitation, the perfectly integrated smoky and oaky notes become apparent but never over-shadow the fruit aromas.
Mouth: On the palate, there is an impressive density and softness. It is clear that the 2006 is a magnificent vintage. A broad range of aromas (passion fruit, grapefruit, etc) unveil on the palate and provide a long finish. This wine, still very young, will be in perfect harmony after benefiting from aging a couple of years in the bottle.
Tasting note
15,50 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve
15,00 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
from 15,50 to 20,00 – Bettane et Desseauve
14,00 to 15,00 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
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.
