Château Couhins Grand Vin de Graves Pessac-Léognan Rouge 2020

“I loved the 2020 Château Couhins, a blend of 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in one-third new barrels, this beauty offers up a young, juicy, unevolved, yet incredibly impressive style carrying bright cassis-like fruits, notes of spring flowers and classy oak, medium to full-bodied richness, and firm, building tannins. Concentrated, backward, and in need of 4-6 years in the cellar, this is a legit, seriously good Pessac-Léognan that will drink well for two decades.”

“Aromas of blackcurrants and dark cherries with notes of walnut, cocoa, seashell and spice box. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins, that are gently chewy and grippy. Firm and structured with steady acidity and juicy berry fruit underneath. Merlot and cabernet sauvignon. Try from 2025.”