Château COUHINS
Red
- 2016
- Pessac-Léognan red
Couhins' clear progress, seen in white wine since 2009, is now being felt in red wine. Here, it is not power that is sought but balance, aromatic delicacy and palatability.
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2021-2030
- Potential alcohol :
- 14.5%
From the same producer
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This classified growth, owned by INRA, has grown considerably since the Institute's researchers decided to apply the results of their most advanced research to it, and the arrival of Mr Derenoncourt as an advisor. In a rather lively and tense style, Couhins is today by its price the best deal among the white classified growths of Pessac-Léognan.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2030
- Organic certification:
- 2022
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This classified growth, owned by INRA, has grown considerably since the Institute's researchers decided to apply the results of their most advanced research to it, and the arrival of Mr Derenoncourt as an advisor. In a rather lively and tense style, Couhins is today by its price the best deal among the white classified growths of Pessac-Léognan.
The 2020 vintage is rated 93/100 by Antonio Galloni “The 2020 Couhins Blanc, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, is bright, crisp and super-expressive. White pepper, sage, mint and tomato leaf play off a core of citrus-infused fruit. I very much like the energy here. ” (Vinous)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2030
- Blend:
- 100% Sauvignon
- Organic certification:
- 2022
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This classified growth, owned by INRA, has grown considerably since the Institute's researchers decided to apply the results of their most advanced research to it, and the arrival of Mr Derenoncourt as an advisor. In a rather lively and tense style, Couhins is today by its price the best deal among the white classified growths of Pessac-Léognan.
The 2017 vintage is rated 92/100 by Antonio Galloni « The 2017 Couhins Blanc is airy, gracious and weightless, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character. Lemon peel, white flowers, chamomile and white pepper come together in a bright, finely cut, chiseled white loaded with personality. » (Dec. 2019)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Couhins' clear progress, seen in white wine since 2009, is now being felt in red wine. Here, it is not power that is sought but balance, aromatic delicacy and palatability.
The 2021 vintage is rated 92/100 by A. Galloni "Couhins 2021 is a dark wine. Black cherry, leather, liquorice, mocha and roasted herbs all convey the savoury character of a Cabernet Sauvignon wine from a cold site in a cold year. There's good depth and overall intensity, though some angular contours remain." (February 2024)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Organic certification:
- 2022