Château Couhins, white
AOC Pessac-Leognan
Château Couhins (“Confins” or “Border” in old Gascon) takes its name from its geographical position on the border of the old Comté d’Ornon, marked by a stream called the Eau Blanche. Until the seventeenth century the château of Couhins and Carbonnieux were part of the same estate.
Their wine-production probably dates back to ancient times, like many of the large vineyards on the edge of the city of Bordeaux.
The property has obtained the HEV3 certification since 2017.
Situation
Covers 6ha with white grape varieties
Grape varieties
Covers 6ha with white grape varieties
Soil
Gravelly hilltop, Clay slope on a limestone base, Sand-clay zone
Ageing
9 Months in barrels, casks and vats on the lees with stirring
Available Vintages
Alcohol
13°
Blending
95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sauvignon Gris
Description
Reveals aromas of peaches , pears and passion fruit . The wine is balanced on the palate, combining roundness, a nice volume on the attack and a magnificent freshness , giving it a fantastic length .
Tasting
“The Couhins 2016 Blanc gives up lime zest, orange blossom and grapefruit notes with wafts of crushed rocks and wild thyme. Medium-bodied, tightly wound and very refreshing, it delivers wonderful intensity and purity with a long steely finish”. – Wine Advocate
Alcohol
14,5°
Blending
95% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sauvignon Gris
Description
Presents an aromatic profile marked by the imprint of Sauvignon Blanc . Intensely expressive and of great aromatic purity, the bouquet literally springs from the glass, opening onto the tangy freshness of citrus notes, evoking lemon zest and tangerine. Beautiful notes of green apple, floral and smoky notes then appear. On the palate, the palate presents a superb definition, evolving with roundness and generosity. The fat of the fruit is balanced by a lively tension and a biting acidity which support the vintage until a persistent and aromatic finish.
Tasting
“The Couhins 2018 Blanc comes bounding out of the glass with vibrant pineapple, guava and passion fruit scents plus nuances of lemon drops, wild thyme and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, it gives a good intensity of citrus and tropical fruit with a lively backbone and herbal lift on the finish.” – Wine Advocate
