2015
Couhins-Lurton
White
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Harvest date: september 2, 2015
Grape blend: Sauvignon blanc 100%
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Appareance: Brilliant, very attractive pale yellow colour.
Nose: Very refined, delicate nose with citrus overtones as well as subtle aromas of spice and white flowers.
Mouth: Starts out very fresh. Delicate on the palate as well, with great complexity, pleasant fruitiness (citrus, quince), and mineral notes. This 2015 has a very fine, balanced finish. The pure Sauvignon Blanc’s elegance and finesse is reveals with fish, veal, and risotto…
Tasting note
16,00 / 20 – Le Figaro
14,50 / 20 – Terre de Vins
90,00 à 92,00 / 100 – eRobertParker.com
92,00 / 100 – Markus del Monego
16,00 / 20 – Le Point
91,00 / 100 – The Wine Cellar Insider
17,00 / 20 – Jancisrobinson.com
92,00 / 100 – Decanter
92,00 / 100 – The Wine Enthusiast
89,00 à 92,00 / 100 – The Wine Spectator
91,00 à 92,00 / 100 – James Suckling
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 : Valérie LAVIGNE.
