Château Coufran Cru Bourgeois 1996
Haut Médoc AOC
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Château Coufran Cru Bourgeois 1996
The wine
Château Coufran produces elegant, richly-flavoured wines, which also manage to be full-bodied and very well-balanced.
Thanks to traditional ageing in oak barrels, this wine has a classic, rich suppleness and develops a hint of ripe fruit when it is still young. Recently promoted to Cru Bourgeois Supérieur status in the 2003 revision of the 1932 classification, Château Coufran has positioned itself among the leading crus bourgeois of the Haut-Médoc.
Frequently described as Médoc Pomerol, Château Coufran's special character is due to its geographical location and the choice of grape variety, which might at first seem unusual. Consisting almost entirely of Merlot, the vines cover hilltops that look down over the Gironde estuary. Merlot's tendency to ripen early works wonderfully on this dry gravel/sandy terroir which is particularly well oriented.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observation:
- 1 Slightly marked label
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- yes
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13 %
- Region:
- Bordeaux
- Appellation:
- Haut Médoc
- Classification:
- Cru bourgeois
- Owner:
- Jean Miailhe
- Vintage:
- 1996
- Colour:
- red
- Service temperature:
- 16°
- Viticulture:
- conventional More information....
- Intensity:
- classic
- Leading aroma:
- black fruit
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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