2007
Couhins-Lurton
White
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Vintage's weather
Although the first half of the year was exceptionally hot, temperatures were lower than seasonal averages starting in July. In fact, this was the coolest summer since 1989. Summer sunshine was slightly less than usual. A drought set in at the beginning of September.
Harvest date: –
Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 100%
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Appareance: Pale yellow, brilliant, silvery highlights.
Nose: Dominant fruit character, complex nose, floral (acacia blossom) and mineral notes. A subtle toasty, oaky touch rounds off the palate.
Mouth: Lively upfront, fresh, continues floral and fruity, with passionfruit, lemon, grapefruit and citronella. Remarkable persistence. Promises an intense sensory experience. Drink between 2009 and 2019, serve with fillet of John Dory with thyme, dorado with fennel, or sole fritters with parmesan.
Tasting note
15,50 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve
17,00 / 20 – Gault et Millau
92,00 / 100 – Tom Cavannan’s Wine pages
17,00 / 20 – Decanter ( 4 stars)
15,50 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
16,00 / 20 – Cuisine et Vins
92,00 / 100 – The Wine Enthusiast
15,00 à 16,00 / 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.
