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Château Coucheroy Red
"Couchiroy" or "Couche Roi" in Gascon. According to legend, one stormy evening, King Henri IV, returning from the Battle of Coutras, stopped here for a rest. This red Pessac-Léognan is easy-to-enjoy, smooth and fruity. It nevertheless displays the elegance and finesse typical of wines from this region of Bordeaux Graves. Château Coucheroy has classic blackcurrant and smoky aromas reminiscent of the atmosphere in a gentleman’s club...
Wine style
Rich and Powerful
Grape blend
Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % / Merlot 60 %.
Weather
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.
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Colour is a deep garnet red.
Nose
Nose is intense and complex. After aeration, a tasty mixture of red fruits and vanilla notes emerges from the glass. A hint of spice enhances the whole.
Mouth
The attack is frank. A nice volume emerges in the middle of the mouth, with well-melted tannins. The finish is very round. Notes of red fruit and liquorice dominate on the palate and bring a lot of gourmet pleasure. Well-balanced, this is a wine that can wait a few more years or be enjoyed now, with lentil soup, tomato pie, or even baked beef.
Consumption period
2021 - 2031
Our suggestions
Starters
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White meats
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vegetables
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Cheese |
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Red meats
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Ground
Soil
Gravel, clay sub-soil.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or mechanical after manual sorting at the vine
Others
Graft stock
Porte-greffes associé au Vin.
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact.
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare.
Wine average age
19 years old
Grape variety
Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot.
Pruning type
Double guyot with debudding
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 barrels with racking each trimester
Maturing potential
Expressive after 2 to 4 years, can age up 10 to 15 years.
Recipes
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