Couhins - Pessac-Léognan 2022

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

Compared to the powerful intensity of the vintage of 2021, I am more captivated by the gentle charm of the vintage of 2022. Thanks to its lower pH, the refreshing nature of this wine outclasses many dry whites, as if savoring a chilled spring water teeming with grapefruit peel, Sichuan pepper, and white pepper. The salinity gifted by the limestone clay soil lends an elegance and tension to the palate; its jelly-like texture allows for an appreciation of sheer purity and gentleness. Without question, it stands among the finest white wines of Bordeaux in this vintage.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

An excellent wine, well made, carefully constructed, plenty of tannic grip and lift, but there is a clear flash of heat that takes away from the berry fruit, given balance by slate and crayon tannins.

Wine Advocate

91

byYohan Castaingthe3/6/2025

Confirming my en primeur expectations, the 2022 Couhins-Lurton wafts from the glass with aromas of peony, lilac, cherries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textured, it's elegant and fresh with good depth at the core and powdery tannins, concluding with a long, delicate finish. This is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Couhins, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

92

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

Coming from a cooler clay and limestone terroir, the 2022 Château Couhins checks in as 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, all aged 16 months in one-third new barrels, with the balance in once- and twice-used barrels. Its deeper purple hue is followed by a solid nose of cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with beautiful leafy herbs, flowers, and crushed stone-like minerality. With medium to full-bodied richness, rock-solid concentration, and ripe tannins, this fresher, balanced, nicely proportioned Graves will benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and shine over the following 15+

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

Couhins Lurton 2022 affiche une pluralité convaincante au travers de notes de graphite, de mûres et de cassis complétées par une touche d'épices douces. L'attaque friande ouvre la voie à un vin délicieux, gourmand et frais. Il doit ce dernier point au côté structurant d'une tension bienvenue, tandis que les tannins offrent un peu de largeur et de vigueur. Un vin agréable que l'on pourra déjà apprécier jeune, mais qui dispose également d'un très bon potentiel ! 2027-2037 93/100

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Couhins-Lurton has a lifted, expressive nose with blackberry, wild hedgerow and light leathery aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, well balanced and quite classic in style, with fine tannins and a nice, edgy finish. It has good potential.

Jamessuckling.com

93

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

Immediately fruity this year but still quite attractive and pretty complex with subtle minerals looming from the spiced cherry and plum flavors. A touch of flower and cocoa powder as well. Juicy and generous, this has fine, chalky tannins and a plump, succulent finish. 54% merlot, 38% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Already appealing, but can hold.

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Sharp and tangy, though bright and clean with toasted elements that detracts a little from the fruit. A sense of fun and fruitiness though, clean and sharp, layered with creamy and mineral touches that give nuance and spark. Still a little charged, but there's good potential here, nicely fragrant and detailed, feels finessed but still packing a punch in terms of fruit density, forward motion and precision. 3.45pH. Harvest 8 September-6 October. Yield of 36hl/ha. Ageing for 12 months French oak, 50% new.

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

The aroma of Château Couhins 2022 is particularly unique, as the swirling of the glass releases a burst of fragrance that blends tea stems, sour jujube, and black plum. After a brief wait, the aroma of moss and dried orange peel gradually emerges. The amount of tannins is even greater than in previous years, but the texture is extremely delicate. The clever extension of the salty taste at the finish enriches the layers of flavor on the palate and creates more space for imagination.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Couhins-Lurton has an airy, floral and elegant bouquet showing blackberry and raspberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied and sorbet-fresh, with saturated tannins, plenty of juicy red fruit and spice traces toward the harmonious finish. This will be delicious once in bottle.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Intense varietal character, with juicy green apple and citrus, excellent lift and grip through the palate, touch of candyfloss sweetness reflects the vintage, but this is impressive and mouthwatering. Ageing is split between 14% new oak, 57% one and two year barrels and 29% in wooden and stainless steel vats. Stéphane Derenoncourt consultant since 2017.

Bettane & Desseauve

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by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Nez intense de cassis et de réglisse, notes fumées, florales, belle bouche mûre et savoureuse, tannins gras et belle vivacité en finale. Généreux, charmeur, il plaira à tous.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

The 2022 Château Couhins is incredibly impressive. Based on 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot, it has a darker, concentrated, focused style that's going to benefit from bottle age. Giving up lots of both red and black fruits, as well as some floral and violet hints, it has good mid-palate depth, ripe tannins, and a great finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

With a nose of chocolate, black cherries, figs, flowers ,and black raspberries, the wine is soft, silky, fresh and polished, with layers of sweet, ripe, but not overripe dark red fruits, spice, cocoa, and black cherries from start to finish. This should be delicious to taste on release. The wine is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 15.3% ABV, pH 3.45. Drink from 2025-2040.

Wine Advocate

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byYohan Castaingthe4/28/2023

Aromas of iris, violet, peony, black pepper, lilac and menthol preface the 2022 Couhins-Lurton, a strong effort in this vintage. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textured, with a fleshy texture as well as powdery tannins, it’s a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and appears to be an address in the ascendant.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

This is textured and polished with medium body and stony minerality. Fine tannins and a mineral finish. A little lean at the end.