Château Couhins-LurtonBordeaux, France
Why you'll love it
This wine showcases the potential of Pessac-Léognan, an appellation renowned for producing wines with both power and elegance. Château Couhins Lurton's 2016 vintage offers a harmonious blend of richness and finesse, with a perfect balance of fruit, structure, and subtle...
Château Couhins Lurton Rouge 2016 is an elegant and refined red with aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry, complemented by subtle hints of tobacco, leather, and cedarwood. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied with well-integrated tannins, offering a balance of ripe fruit and earthy complexity. There's a delicate touch of oak spice and a mineral freshness that adds depth and complexity. The finish is long and smooth, with a lingering touch of dark fruit and fine-grained tannins.
Perfect with roasted meats like lamb, beef, or duck, as well as grilled steaks or barbecued meats. It also pairs wonderfully with rich stews, pâté, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère. This wine's structure and complexity make it a great match for dishes with rich flavors and earthy elements.
Best known in Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Coonawarra
The backbone of Bordeaux and the world's most famous red grape. Blackcurrant, cedar and firm tannins, with real ageing potential. Riper climates give plusher fruit; cooler ones more structure and leafy freshness.
Best known in Bordeaux, Italy, Chile
Soft, round and approachable. Plum, black cherry and chocolate, with gentle tannins and a plush texture. It leads the blends of Bordeaux's Right Bank, including Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and makes generous, easy-drinking reds all over the world.
France
The world's most famous wine region. Left bank: Cabernet-led, structured, age-worthy. Right bank: Merlot-forward, plush, generous. The greatest châteaux set the global benchmark for red wine; the Entre-Deux-Mers makes brilliant dry whites.
Bordeaux, France
Château Couhins-Lurton is in Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, an appellation known for both power and elegance. We stock the 2015 and 2016 reds and the 2020 white, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
More from Château Couhins-Lurton →Château Couhins Lurton is located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, part of the Graves region of Bordeaux. The estate is known for its commitment to quality winemaking and producing wines that reflect the terroir of the region. The 2016 vintage is crafted with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged in oak to add complexity and depth. This wine represents the elegance and terroir-driven style that Pessac-Léognan is famous for.
If you like these, you'll love this: If you enjoy other Bordeaux wines from Pessac-Léognan or the Left Bank, such as Château Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, or Château Pape Clément, Château Couhins Lurton Rouge 2016 will appeal to your palate. It's perfect for lovers of refined Bordeaux reds with a balance of fruit, structure, and elegance.
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