Château Coufran, 2016

Round, Smooth Red with a Lingering and Persistent Finish from Haut-Médoc Château Coufran 2016 is a remarkably bold wine, offering both roundness and silkiness on the palate. Its finish is exceptionally long, leaving a lasting aromatic impression. The estate’s mature Merlot vines contribute to the wine’s appealing aromatic richness and excellent aging potential. Blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Aged in French oak barrels for an average of 12 months Decanter 89/100 James Suckling 92/100 Cellaring: Drink Now Food Pairing: A bold red to pair with grilled red meat. STORY BEHIND THE WINE Château Coufran is owned by Marie-Cécile Vicaire and Eric Miailhe. The wine castle includes 76 hectares of Graves land in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, just next to Saint-Estèphe in the Pauillac canton. Within the Haut-Medoc appellation, it's Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne that benefits the most from the influence of the mouth of the Gironde and the Atlantic. 85% of the grapes grown are Merlot and the rest is Cabernet Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is 40 years.