Château COUHINS
Red
- 2022
- 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.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 94/100 "The 2022 Couhins is fabulous. Aromatic and vibrant, with more linear energy than size, Couhins is super-classic. In 2022, it is a bit richer than in most years, but its essential savory drive is still very much in evidence. The long finish is striking."
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 92/100
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2026-2035
- Organic certification :
- 2022
- Grape varieties :
- 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 43% Merlot 7% Petit Verdot
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.
The 2024 vintage in the press :
Bettane et Desseauve (Guide 2027) : 92/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2022
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 2023 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni – March 2026): 91+/100 “The 2023 Couhins Blanc is a potent dry white. It offers plenty of textural depth but is also a bit reduced. I find the aromatics a touch muddled, the wine's considerable power notwithstanding."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2025-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2022
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - February 2024): 92/100 “Couhins 2021 is a dark wine. Black cherry, leather, licorice, mocha and grilled herbs express the savory character of a Cabernet Sauvignon from a cold site in a cold year. Overall depth and intensity are good, although some angular contours remain.”
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 91/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2022
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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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 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2019): 89/100 "The 2016 Couhins has a tightly wound bouquet with earthy black fruit and a light briny touch. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit and fine definition, but i would have liked more persistance on the finish. Stilln this is a pleasant Pessac-Léognan, even if not from the top drawer."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2030
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%