Chateau Couhins Blanc Grand Cru 2023

ØKOLOGISK

: Sauvignon Blanc 90%, Sauvignon Gris 10%

: hvid, tør; 13,5% Vol.; Drikkemoden: 2026–2045

: frisk og syrlig; frugt-orienteret; mineralsk

: Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100; Suckling: 94–95/100; Jane Anson: 94/100

: Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan

: Allergener: Sulfitter

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Couhins Blanc Grand Cru

One of the best Sauvignon Blancs in the world, the 2023 Château Couhins Blanc is based on 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Gris and was aged eight months in 25% new French oak with the balance in neutral barrels and tank. Its medium gold hue is followed by a killer perfume of mineral-laced citrus, honeyed orange, crushed stone, and mint, with an almost Riesling-like minerality and very subtle diesel character. Medium-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has bright, racy acidity and a great finish. This château needs way more attention in the market, and this beauty will keep for two decades. Drink 2026-2045.

Suckling om: Chateau Couhins Blanc Grand Cru

A phenolic and structured texture frames the pretty and ripe fruit, but it remains fresh and long. Medium-bodied and focused. Just a hint of exotic fruit but very structured. Baby La Mission blanc. From 10 hectares of white-grape vines. 90% sauvignon blanc and 10% sauvignon gris.

Jane Anson om: Chateau Couhins Blanc Grand Cru

A benchmark wine that I love to check in with, especially in vintages where there have been some challenges for the whites. This is delicious, more understated than some years, less vibrant aromatics, but the building blocks are expertly managed and all in place, with a delicious slow build through the palate. White flowers, chiselled stone fruits, creamy after five minutes in the glass when it begins to unwind.