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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 in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni-December 2019): 93/100 “Couhins Blanc 2017 is airy, graceful and weightless, with tons of sauvignon blanc character. Lemon zest, white flowers, chamomile and white pepper unite in a bright, finely cut and chiseled white, loaded with personality.”
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.
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 in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni-February 2023): 93/100 “The Couhins Blanc 2020, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, is bright, lively and very expressive. White pepper, sage, mint and tomato leaf combine with a core of citrus. I really like the energy of this wine”.
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.
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.”
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.