Wine of the month

Whether you're looking for a bottle to enjoy with dinner tonight, or want to present the wine aficionado in your life with a great vintage - may we suggest the following.

Andre Lurton Chateau Coucheroy 2003

Winery: Andre Lurton

Region:
Pessac - Leognan. The estate, in the commune of Léognan, is situated among the appellation’s most prestigious names.

Country: France

Description:
From the extraordinarily talented hand of André Lurton comes this 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, an excellent example of a lighter-style red Bordeaux that is fresh, velvety and easy-drinking.

50 % Cabernet sauvignon, 50 % Merlot

Tasting notes:
Coucheroy, which means 'the king slept here' in the local Gascon dialect, refers to the night Henri IV, king of France, sought refuge here during a storm. This red wine, a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is designed as an easy drinking, fruit-forward wine.

The bouquet:
Ripe fruits, grilled and smoked aromas due to the soil origin and the perfectly integrated woody notes.

The palate:
Supple and pleasant mellow tanins final with spicy notes of undergrowth.

Aging:
Expressive after 2 to 4 years, can age up 10 to 15 years

Food pairing:
While it will reward a few years in the cellar, this wine can be enjoyed right now with grilled chicken with fresh herbs, veal or cheeses.