2012 Château Couhins-Lurton Grand Vin De Graves Domaine Bouchié-Chatellier The IPW scheme

The IPW scheme

open-top wooden fermenters with foot-pressing or manual punch-downs 1-2 times per day

Mac feels that this variety matches perfectly with the Wesburn vineyard

as once you have tasted them you will see why Luke Jolliffe

along with Samantha Bailey's expertise in finesse

2012 Château Couhins-Lurton Grand Vin De Graves Domaine Bouchié-Chatellier The IPW schemeThe special clay gravel terroir of Chteau Couhins Lurton has given birth to a great left bank Merlot: it stands out in the appellation for its extreme finesse and intensity of fruit on the finish. Its nobility and ageing potential are a credit to its rank. Tasting Notes Colour Intense, black rimmed with violet. Nose The nose is dominated by the fruit: the ripe black cherry and blackberry aromas are intense but delicately highlighted by mild tobacco