2019
Couhins-Lurton
Red
Grand vin de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Harvest date: September 19, 2019
Grape blend: Merlot 95% / Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
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Appareance: Intense and very deep purple colour scattered with violet highlights.
Nose: The nose is dominated by juicy, plump, very fragrant fruits, in particular blackcurrant and black cherry.
Mouth: The palate is fruity and juicy on the entry. Well-structured and beautifully balanced wine, with an emphasis on elegance thanks to silky, well-integrated tannins. Per-sistent and very cohesive fruity finish.
Tasting note
94 / 100 – Markus Del Monego
93 / 100 – Decanter
91 – 94 / 100 – Jeb Dunnuck
92 – 93 / 100 – James Suckling
93 / 100 – The Wine Enthusiast
Technical Informations
Surface : 12,00 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 : Sébastien RAVILLY
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Œnologist Consultant : Michel ROLLAND and Mikaël LAIZET.
