Description
Château Coufran 1990 – Haut-Médoc
From an exceptional vintage and a singular estate on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, Château Coufran 1990 is a wine that stands out for its distinctive character. Often referred to as the “Pomerol of the Médoc,” Château Coufran is renowned for its unusually high proportion of Merlot—an uncommon choice in this Cabernet-dominant region—resulting in wines with roundness, softness, and early accessibility.
The 1990 vintage is celebrated as one of the finest of the 20th century in Bordeaux. With a warm, stable summer and ideal harvest conditions, it yielded grapes of perfect ripeness and balance. This wine is a true reflection of the vintage’s greatness.
In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet color with mature, brick-toned edges. The nose is complex and layered, offering aromas of stewed black fruits, prunes, worn leather, blond tobacco, sweet spices, and forest floor. With time in the glass, it develops captivating tertiary notes: truffle, dark cocoa, and licorice.
On the palate, it is supple and harmonious, with silky tannins and a well-integrated structure. The generous mouthfeel is balanced by fresh acidity, and the finish is long and graceful, leaving impressions of dried fruit, bitter chocolate, and earth.
Now at full maturity, Château Coufran 1990 is a charming, characterful wine that speaks of tradition, terroir, and time. A Médoc wine with a unique soul, offering the plush elegance of Merlot with the aging poise of a classic Bordeaux.
Caractéristiques
| Castle / Estate / House | Château Coufran |
| Designation | Haut-Médoc |
| Capacity (cl) | 75 |
| Color | Red |
| Vintage (year) | 1990 |
| Référence | FD25 |
