2008
Couhins-Lurton
White
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Harvest date: september 10, 2008
Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 100%
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Appareance: Very light in color, the Couhins-Lurton White 2008 could almost be called pale, a sign of its extreme youth.
Nose: This is echoed by the subtle, delicate nose, with classy, elegant mineral, box wood, fresh fruit and white flower notes. Tasted now, in early 2010, the wine’s potential is apparent.
Mouth: The palate has the same elegance, where highly complex flavors of tropical fruit and citrus, notably grapefruit, blend with flinty notes in a classical harmonious ensemble. The finish is long and covers a vast aromatic spectrum, sign of an exceptional bottle. Best after 2012/2013 for memorable occasions, will keep for decades.
Tasting note
14,50 / 20 – La Revue du Vin de France
16,00 / 20 – Guide des vins du Wine & Business Club 2013
91,00 / 100 – The Wine Enthusiast
16,00 / 20 – Gault et Millau
2 stars – Le Guide Hachette 2010
16,00 / 20 – Bettane et Desseauve
16,00 / 20 – Vinum
16,50 à 17,00 / 20 – Le Point
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.
