Couhins - Pessac-Léognan 2023

Wine Advocate

91-93

byYohan Castaingthe5/15/2024

A blend of 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2023 Couhins reveals a fresh, lively bouquet of raspberries, dark wild berries, mulberries and flowers, followed by a fleshy and ample palate with velvety tannins, a gourmand core of fruit and a long, delicate finish. Owned by INRAE (the French National Institute of Agricultural Research), this estate has steadily enhanced the quality of its wines over the years.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

The 2023 Château Couhins is based on 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot and it's still resting in one-third new French oak. Bright black cherries, leather, leafy herbs, and chocolate notes all define the bouquet, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with firmer tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and solid overall mid-palate depth and concentration.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Black cherries, chocolate, flowers, and espresso form the character here. The medium-bodied palate is round, chewy, and loaded with black cherries, peppery spice, dark chocolate, espresso, and crisp red currants. Bright, and chewy in the finish, give it a few years in the bottle and it promises to be even better. The wine blends 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. 14 ABV. Drink from 2027-2039. 90-92 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Inky colour, brambled autumnal fruits, pretty intense overall, this is good quality, has plenty of appellation typicity, and is a clear step up from recent vintages at this estate. Alix Bern is the winemaker, from the Savoie region. 33% new oak for ageing.

Falstaff

92

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Dark ruby, purple reflections. Fresh plums, a hint of blackberry confit, fine herbal savouriness, orange zest in the background. Juicy, ripe cherries, fine tannins, good freshness, well-balanced, a lively food wine with a subtle nougat finish.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

Very pretty center-palate of ripe yet cool cabernet sauvignon fruit. Medium body, integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Solid and curated already.

Vertdevin

91-92

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024