Château Couhins - Pessac-Léognan 2016

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe11/30/2018

The 2016 Couhins-Lurton is medium to deep garnet-purple in color and has a plummy nose with underlying forest floor, bay leaves, yeast extract and unsmoked cigars scents plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium-bodied and firmly framed with ripe, grainy tannins, it has great energy and freshness, finishing with lingering crushed rocks and savory hints.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Chateau Couhins has a slightly more backward bouquet compared to its peers, but it offers attractive blackberry, black olive and raspberry scents that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is sweet on the entry with juicy red and black fruit tinged with sea salt. My first sample was just missing a little backbone, although a second sample encountered at my final tasting seemed to address that and displayed a much steelier finish. This Pessac-Léognan will need three or four years in bottle, but has the substance to suggest that it will drink well for 15-20 years.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Couleur sombre, intense, pourpre. Nez fruité de type mûr. Bouche particulièrement fruitée, savoureuse, au corps élancé qui s’étire sur une finale un tantinet stricte. Longueur normale.

La Revue du Vin de France

15-16 / 20

the4/25/2017

Les cabernet sauvignon (récoltés entre le 12 et 20 octobre) prennent le dessus dans l'assemblage avec une dose infime de petit verdot. Ce vin s'impose par sa finesse tannique et un joli crémeux, même s'il est encore marqué par une légère prise de bois (35% de bois neuf, un tier de fûts de deux vins et le reste en cuves).

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Mid to dark crimson. Rich, sweet start (very ripe grapes?). Almost right bank-like. Lots of work has gone into this but there seems to be a bit of alcohol on the end. Then some lightly drying tannins but you can't fault the ambition.

Wine Enthusiast

92-94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/19/2017

Barrel Sample. This wine is juicy, full of attractive fruit with soft tannins and a generous character. It has a touch of spice as well as layers of black currant. This is probably for medium-term aging.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

A firm and tight wine with plum, earth and berry character. Medium to full body and chewy tannins. Elevage will soften the wine.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/3/2017

A property that works closely with INRA agricultural research body and Bordeaux's Institute of Wine and Vine Science. This is a name to follow that I have been increasingly impressed with over recent years, and in the 2016 red they are teasing out the balance between plump fruits and the slightly intellectual reserve of the vintage's fresh acidity. I love this for its juicy, luscious fresh fruits. The tannins are chalky, and even a bit chewy right now.