2023 Couhins Blanc
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Black cherries, graphite, new leather, and crushed stone all emerge from the 2023 Château Couhins, a big, rich, old school-styled beauty that's loaded with character. Based on 51% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 4% Petit Verdot and aged 16 months in 33% new French oak with the balance in one- and two-year-old barrels, it's rich, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, with outstanding length. I wouldn't call it the most elegant wine out there, yet I love its overall depth, length, and character. Hide bottles for 4-6 years and drink over the following two decades. Drink 2030-2050.
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James Suckling
Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
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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. I would be curious to taste this again with more time in bottle.
Stone fruits, orange blossom, spice, and terrific minerality all emerge from the 2023 Château Couhins Blanc, a medium-bodied concentrated, vibrant white that has bright yet integrated acidity, terrific overall balanced, and a great finish.
Lemon grass, green apples, lemon rind, pomelo, and white flowers are easy to spot in the nose, and on the crisp, bright, citrus and pineapple filled palate. Fresh, and juicy, with a powdery texture in the finish, this should be ready-to-go on release. The wine blends 96% Sauvignon Blanc with 4% Sauvignon Gris.