Nose

The bouquet is intense and complex, with aromas of white fruit (Granny Smith apple, peach) and flowers (lime blossom) enhanced by spicy nuances (vanilla).

Palate

Starts out wonderfully smooth. A rich, full-bodied and well-balanced wine with a touch of lemon mid-palate. White fruit aromas once again come to the fore (peach), while contrasting textures elegantly intertwine. The finish is slightly salty, with long-lasting freshness and good length. This fine white wine goes beautifully with veal sweetbread vol-au-vents, monkfish with baby vegetables or simply a delicious cheese platter.

Growing Conditions

Château Couhins-Lurton is the emblematic estate of the André Lurton family. With a clay-limestone terroir unique to the appellation, the château produces Sauvignon Blancs with outstanding aromatic profiles bursting with fruit and hints of salinity, which age terrifically.

2019 was marked by a fairly mild winter, resulting in early bud break. Spring rainfall was scarce and drought conditions set in in early summer. Rainfall in August provided a welcome relief for winegrowers.

Terroir

Gravel, sand and gravel, on a subsoil of limestone

In the vineyard

Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes

Harvest

09/03/2019

Winemaking

After pressing and settling, in oak barrels (30% new).

Aging

For 10 months in oak barrels on full lees with bâtonnage.

Appearance

Beautiful, clear pale-yellow colour scattered with silver and greenish highlights.

Food Pairing

Scallops, pan-fried foie gras, sweetbreads, cheeses.

Serve between 8°C and 11°C