Château Coufran Cru Bourgeois (no reserve) 2009
13%
0.75L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Château Coufran Cru Bourgeois (no reserve) 2009
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.
About the Producer Château Coufran
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 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally stained labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Haut Médoc
Classification: Cru bourgeois
Owner: Jean Miailhe
Vintage: 2009
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2025
Service temperature: 16°
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine